Presentation of results

This chapter explains how a combination of tables and graphs are needed to analyse a cardiopulmonary exercise test, and how to navigate through them. The nine-panel display is the most common format, but a series of four-panel plots are sometimes used. Much of the most useful information can be presented in a single four-panel plot. The steps of the ABCDEF approach are as follows: Accurate—are the test results valid? Best—did the subject push themselves? Capacity—is exercise capacity impaired? Detect—what limited exercise? Extra value—is there any other useful information which can add value to the report? Finish—review all the graphs again before concluding.