The Fitter the Better? Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Can Predict Pulmonary Exacerbations in Cystic Fibrosis

• Main Authors: Asterios Kampouras (Author), Elpis Hatziagorou (Author), Thomas Kalantzis (Author), Vasiliki Avramidou (Author), Kalliopi Kontouli (Author), Fotios Kirvassilis (Author), John Tsanakas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The role of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in the assessment of prognosis in CF (cystic fibrosis) is crucial. However, as the overall survival of the disease becomes better, the need for examinations that can predict pulmonary exacerbations (PEx) and subsequent deterioration bec...