Husaini M; Department of Medicine,  Washington University School of Medicine,
Emery MS;

Cardiac electrophysiology clinics [Card Electrophysiol Clin] 2024 Mar; Vol. 16 (1), pp. 71-80.

The noninvasive assessment of oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, and ventilation during a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) provides insight into the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic system’s ability to respond to exercise. Exercise physiology has been shown to be distinct for competitive athletes and highly active persons (CAHAPs), thus creating more nuanced interpretations of CPET parameters. CPET in CAHAP is an important test that can be used for both diagnosis (provoking symptoms during a truly maximal test) and performance.