scholarly journals 008 Differential Oxygen Consumption and Cardiac Response to Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Upright, Semi-Supine and Supine Cycling Positions

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. S40-S41
Author(s):  
H. Dillon ◽  
C. Dausin ◽  
G. Claessen ◽  
A. Lindqvist ◽  
A. Mitchell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Exercise Testing ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing ◽  
Cardiac Response ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise

Abstract 17232: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Diabetic Chronic Heart Failure Patients With Microalbuminuria

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thida tabucanon ◽  
Timothy Engelman ◽  
Sanjeeb S Bhattacharya ◽  
J Emanuel Finet ◽  
Wai Hong W Tang
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Exercise Testing ◽  
Beta Blocker ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Peak Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise ◽  
History Of

Introduction: Microalbuminuria can be a presentation of microvascular complication in diabetes mellitus (DM). Hypothesis: Microalbuminuria is associated with impaired exercise performance in chronic HF with DM patients. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed a cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) database in 255 chronic HF patients with DM that had urine microalbumin test between December 2012 and September 2019. Demographic data and CPET parameters were compared between the patients who had and had not microalbuminuria which was defined by microalbumin/creatinine ratio ≥ 30 mg/g. Peak oxygen consumption (peak VO 2 ) ≤ 14 ml/kg/min and ≤ 12 ml/kg/min if had history of beta-blocker uses were classified as low peak VO 2 and used in multivariable analysis. Results: There were a total 92 patients (36.1%) that had microalbuminuria. Mean age was not significant different between the patients with and without microalbuminuria (57.7 vs 59.4 years, p = 0.26). The patients with microalbuminuria had lower body mass index (BMI; 30.8 vs. 32.7 kg/m 2 , p = 0.014) and had more history of beta-blocker (BB) uses (81.5% vs. 69.3%, p = 0.038), no significant different in other medication uses. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was significant lower in patients with microalbuminuria (35.8% vs. 41.5%, p = 0.028). The patients with microalbuminuria had significant higher prevalence of low peak VO 2 (45.7% vs. 30.1%, p = 0.015) and lower peak stroke work (VO 2 /HR; 11.5 vs. 12.8 ml/ beat, p = 0.008). No significant different in ventricular efficiency slope (VE/VCO 2 ; 37.1 vs. 35.4, p = 0.094), Multivariable analysis showed that proteinuria was independently associated with low peak VO 2 after adjusted for age, sex, BMI LVEF, history of BB uses, VE/VCO 2 and HR at peak VO 2 , (odds ratio = 3.83, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Microalbuminuria was independently associated with low peak oxygen consumption in chronic HF with DM patients.

scholarly journals The Role of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test in IPF Prognosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Triantafillidou ◽  
Effrosyni Manali ◽  
Panagiotis Lyberopoulos ◽  
Likourgos Kolilekas ◽  
Konstantinos Kagouridis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Exercise Testing ◽  
Risk Estimation ◽  
Minute Ventilation ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing ◽  
Lung Mechanics ◽  
Peak Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Exercise Limitation ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise

Background. In IPF, defects in lung mechanics and gas exchange manifest with exercise limitation due to dyspnea, the most prominent and disabling symptom.Aim. To evaluate the role of exercise testing through the 6MWT (6-minute walk test) and CPET (cardiopulmonary exercise testing) in the survival of patients with IPF.Methods. This is a prospective, observational study evaluating in 25 patients the relationship between exercise variables through both the 6MWT and CPET and survival.Results. By the end of the observational period 17 patients were alive (33% mortality). Observation ranged from 9 to 64 months. VE/VCO2slope (slope of relation between minute ventilation and CO2production), VO2peak/kg (peak oxygen consumption/kg), VE/VCO2ratio at anaerobic threshold, 6MWT distance, desaturation, and DLCO% were significant predictors of survival while VE/VCO2slope and VO2peak/kg had the strongest correlation with outcome. The optimal model for mortality risk estimation was VO2peak/kg + DLCO% combined. Furthermore, VE/VCO2slope and VO2peak/kg were correlated with distance and desaturation during the 6MWT.Conclusion. The integration of oxygen consumption and diffusing capacity proved to be a reliable predictor of survival because both variables reflect major underlying physiologic determinants of exercise limitation.

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing — A Survey of Current Use in England

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna C Simpson ◽  
Hannah Sutton ◽  
Michael PW Grocott
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Exercise Testing ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing ◽  
Perioperative Risk ◽  
Peak Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Telephone Contact ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise ◽  
Oxygen Oxygen ◽  
Patients At Risk

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is an objective method of evaluating integrated cardiopulmonary function. Increasingly, it is being used for perioperative risk assessment. This survey was performed between October and December 2008 to identify where and how CPET is being used for perioperative risk assessment in England. Direct telephone contact was made with the Department of Anaesthesia in 154/173 (89%) of NHS Trusts in England in order to ascertain the availability of a CPET service. One hundred and fifteen (66%) Trusts confirmed whether or not they have a CPET service −30 (17%) Trusts have a CPET service and 12 (7%) are in the process of setting one up. These Trusts were sent a nine-question survey, which was completed by 15 Trusts. Criteria for selecting patients for CPET testing included type of surgery, age and co-morbidities. All trusts use anaerobic threshold (AT) values to identify patients at risk of adverse outcome, though many also used additional variables including peak oxygen consumption, ventilatory equivalents for carbon dioxide, ventilatory equivalents for oxygen, oxygen pulse, oxygen consumption/power slope and breathing reserve. Different numerical threshold values were used in different centres. Patients identified as high risk were managed in a variety of ways, including referral for specialist advice, modifying or cancelling surgery, modified perioperative care and augmented postoperative care (in a level 2 or 3 environment). This survey clearly highlights significant inconsistency in the use of CPET for perioperative risk assessment and suggests that some standardisation of practice may be of value.

scholarly journals Deconditioning does not explain orthostatic intolerance in ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome)

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. (Linda) M. C. van Campen ◽  
Peter C. Rowe ◽  
Frans C. Visser
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Exercise Testing ◽  
Orthostatic Intolerance ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ◽  
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract Background Orthostatic intolerance (OI) is a frequent finding in individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis /chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Published studies have proposed that deconditioning is an important pathophysiological mechanism in various forms of OI, including postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), however conflicting opinions exist. Deconditioning can be classified objectively using the predicted peak oxygen consumption (VO2) values from cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). Therefore, if deconditioning is an important contributor to OI symptomatology, one would expect a relation between the degree of reduction in peak VO2during CPET and the degree of reduction in CBF during head-up tilt testing (HUT). Methods and results In 22 healthy controls and 199 ME/CFS patients were included. Deconditioning was classified by the CPET response as follows: %peak VO2 ≥ 85% = no deconditioning, %peak VO2 65–85% = mild deconditioning, and %peak VO2 < 65% = severe deconditioning. HC had higher oxygen consumption at the ventilatory threshold and at peak exercise as compared to ME/CFS patients (p ranging between 0.001 and < 0.0001). Although ME/CFS patients had significantly greater CBF reduction than HC (p < 0.0001), there were no differences in CBF reduction among ME/CFS patients with no, mild, or severe deconditioning. We classified the hemodynamic response to HUT into three categories: those with a normal heart rate and blood pressure response, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or orthostatic hypotension. No difference in the degree of CBF reduction was shown in those three groups. Conclusion This study shows that in ME/CFS patients orthostatic intolerance is not caused by deconditioning as defined on cardiopulmonary exercise testing. An abnormal high decline in cerebral blood flow during orthostatic stress was present in all ME/CFS patients regardless of their %peak VO2 results on cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

scholarly journals Two-Day Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Females with a Severe Grade of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Comparison with Patients with Mild and Moderate Disease

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
C (Linda) M. C. van Campen ◽  
Peter C. Rowe ◽  
Frans C. Visser
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Exercise Testing ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Severe Grade

Introduction: Effort intolerance along with a prolonged recovery from exercise and post-exertional exacerbation of symptoms are characteristic features of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The gold standard to measure the degree of physical activity intolerance is cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). Multiple studies have shown that peak oxygen consumption is reduced in the majority of ME/CFS patients, and that a 2-day CPET protocol further discriminates between ME/CFS patients and sedentary controls. Limited information is present on ME/CFS patients with a severe form of the disease. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effects of a 2-day CPET protocol in female ME/CFS patients with a severe grade of the disease to mildly and moderately affected ME/CFS patients. Methods and results: We studied 82 female patients who had undergone a 2-day CPET protocol. Measures of oxygen consumption (VO2), heart rate (HR) and workload both at peak exercise and at the ventilatory threshold (VT) were collected. ME/CFS disease severity was graded according to the International Consensus Criteria. Thirty-one patients were clinically graded as having mild disease, 31 with moderate and 20 with severe disease. Baseline characteristics did not differ between the 3 groups. Within each severity group, all analyzed CPET parameters (peak VO2, VO2 at VT, peak workload and the workload at VT) decreased significantly from day-1 to day-2 (p-Value between 0.003 and <0.0001). The magnitude of the change in CPET parameters from day-1 to day-2 was similar between mild, moderate, and severe groups, except for the difference in peak workload between mild and severe patients (p = 0.019). The peak workload decreases from day-1 to day-2 was largest in the severe ME/CFS group (−19 (11) %). Conclusion: This relatively large 2-day CPET protocol study confirms previous findings of the reduction of various exercise variables in ME/CFS patients on day-2 testing. This is the first study to demonstrate that disease severity negatively influences exercise capacity in female ME/CFS patients. Finally, this study shows that the deterioration in peak workload from day-1 to day-2 is largest in the severe ME/CFS patient group.

scholarly journals Revisiting and Implementing the Weber and Ventilatory Functional Classifications in Heart Failure by Cardiopulmonary Imaging Phenotyping

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Guazzi ◽  
Barry Borlaug ◽  
Marco Metra ◽  
Maurizio Losito ◽  
Francesco Bandera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Mitral Regurgitation ◽  
Ejection Fraction ◽  
Exercise Testing ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Production ◽  
Peak Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise

Background In heart failure, the exercise gas exchange Weber (A to D) and ventilatory classifications (VC‐1 to VC‐4) historically define disease severity and prognosis. However, their applications in the modern heart failure population of any left ventricular ejection fraction combined with hemodynamics are undefined. We aimed at revisiting and implementing these classifications by cardiopulmonary exercise testing imaging. Methods and Results 269 patients with heart failure with reduced (n=105), mid‐range (n=88) and preserved (n=76) ejection fraction underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing imaging, primarily assessing the cardiac output (CO), mitral regurgitation, and mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP)/CO slope. Within both classes, a progressively lower exercise CO, higher mPAP/CO slopes, and mitral regurgitation ( P <0.01 all) were observed. After adjustment for age and sex, Cox proportional hazard regression analyses showed that Weber (hazard ratio [HR], 2.9; 95% CI, 1.8–4.7; P <0.001) and ventilatory classes (HR, 1.4; 95% CI, 1.1–2.0; P =0.017) were independently associated with outcome. The best stratification was observed when combining Weber (A/B or C/D) with severe ventilation inefficiency (VC‐4) (HR, 2.7; 95% CI, 1.6–4.8; P <0.001). At multivariable analysis the best hemodynamic determinants of peak oxygen consumption and ventilation to carbon dioxide production slope were CO (β‐coefficient, 0.72±0.16; P <0.001) and mPAP/CO slope (β‐coefficient, 0.72±0.16; P <0.001), respectively. Conclusions In the contemporary heart failure population, the Weber and ventilatory classifications maintain their prognostic ability, especially when combined. Exercise CO and mPAP/CO slope are the best predictors of peak oxygen consumption and ventilation to carbon dioxide production slope classifications representing the main targets of interventions to impact functional class and, likely, event rate.

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