A person’s exercise capacity can provide valuable clues about their health. The way our body responds to physical effort can reveal certain cardiovascular, respiratory or metabolic problems, and modern medicine makes it possible to test patients through advanced research that provides real information complex, called a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET).
This provides information on the effort capacity of the subject, offering a general, parallel analysis of the data that allows a complete assessment of the cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and metabolic systems during the effort, tells cardiologist Laura Bogdan, from Cardio help Craiova.
What is a cardiopulmonary exercise test?
CPET is performed using a face mask, with the air drawn in through a volume sensor that allows oxygen and carbon dioxide levels to be monitored by breathing, while ‘ monitor the patient’s EKG and blood pressure.
When CPET is recommended
A cardiopulmonary exercise study is a study that provides valuable information for establishing cardiovascular, pulmonary, or muscular physiology in relation to exercise limitation. It is recommended for the detection of myocardial ischemia, but also for the assessment of exercise capacity and training order to increase performance in athletes, says the cardiologist.
Another case in which it can be useful is to assess the severity of heart failure or to prescribe physical training and the level of exercise that the patient with cardiovascular pathology can achieve safely. At the same time, CPET helps to evaluate patients with respiratory conditions.
What data does a cardiopulmonary exercise test show?
CPET determines exercise capacity (VO2) – the anaerobic threshold (VT1) and the respiratory compensation threshold (VT2), both important in establishing the intensity of the effort and the transition from aerobic to anaerobic effort.
Also, through this test, the proportion of fat metabolism to carbohydrates can be obtained through indirect calorimetry, referring to Dr. Laura Bogdan, from Cardio Help Craiova.
The role of aerobic and anaerobic exercises for a healthy life
Aerobic and anaerobic exercises play an important role in supporting a healthy lifestyle.
“Aerobic exercises are recommended for 30 minutes, for 5 days a week, and their benefits have been identified in several studies. Cardio exercises, light running, brisk walking, swimming, cycling or dancing are examples of aerobic exercises that can be undertaken by anyone who wants to lead a healthy lifestyle. They reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, contribute to lowering blood pressure, weight loss, the normal functioning of the immune system and strengthen the muscles that the including breathing,” says Dr. Laura Bogdan.
Anaerobic exercises are exercises that involve more intense physical effort, such as sprinting, lifting weights, jumping. Experts recommend that they be performed in periods of at least 25 minutes, 2-3 days a week, to maintain the health of the bone system, burn fat, define muscles and improve endurance.
You can schedule a cardiopulmonary exercise test to assess the health of your heart and lungs at Cardio Supportat phone number 0251 708 626.
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