Pediatric Exercise Testing: Value and Implications of Peak Oxygen Uptake

• Main Authors: Paolo T. Pianosi (Author), Robert I. Liem (Author), Robert G. McMurray (Author), Frank J. Cerny (Author), Bareket Falk (Author), Han C. G. Kemper (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Peak oxygen uptake (peak V ˙ O 2 ) measured by clinical exercise testing is the benchmark for aerobic fitness. Aerobic fitness, estimated from maximal treadmill exercise, is a predictor of mortality in adults. Peak V ˙ O 2 was shown to predict longevity in patients aged 7-35 years with cystic fibros...