Key result
CPET referrals serve diagnostic purposes in ~61% of cases, primarily for unexplained dyspnea.
Why the study?
There are limited data describing how cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is actually used in clinical practice across different medical specialties.
Population
677 consecutive patients aged 21 to 90 years with >2 preexisting medical diagnoses undergoing CPET
Design
Retrospective observational review of consecutive CPETs in a single exercise laboratory
Authors
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Maps contemporary CPET referral patterns in one center; leaves open optimal indications and outcome impact.
Observational (n=677)
No
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is utilized for a diverse range of indications, primarily diagnostic evaluation of unexplained symptoms like dyspnea, with referrals coming from various medical specialties.
Waraich et al. (2007) conducted an observational in Referral for cardiopulmonary exercise testing (n=677). Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) was evaluated on Sources and purposes of referral for testing. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) referrals among 677 patients were primarily for diagnostic purposes (61%, mostly unexplained dyspnea) or to quantify exercise function (39%).
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