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What is Cardiopulmonary Stress Test?

An advanced cardiopulmonary exercise test (A-CPET) is used to pinpoint the source of a patient's dyspnea (shortness of breath) and to determine their exercise limitation. Before performing an A-CPET, the physician threads a catheter through the right side of a patient's heart and into the pulmonary artery.

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  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea).
  • Feeling lightheaded or dizzy.
  • Arrhythmia, which is a rapid or irregular heartbeat.
  • Angina, which is chest pain or discomfort due to poor blood flow to the heart.
  • Low blood pressure. Blood pressure may drop during or right after exercise.
  • Irregular heart rhythms, called arrhythmias.
  • Heart attack, also called myocardial infarction
  • Cardiac disease. Myocardial ischemia.
  • Pulmonary disease. Asses status/treatment, i.e. need for supplemental O2.
  • Symptomatic exercise.
  • Assessing physical fitness.
  • Charting course of progressive disease or evaluating treatment.
  • Assessing success of rehabilitation program/surgical conditions.

Stress Test Risks and ContraindicationsCardiac stress tests are relatively safe and controlled procedures, but they may pose risks to people with advanced heart disease, including fainting, chest pains (angina), irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and heart attack.

  • Try to relax.
  • Not eat anything in the hours leading up to the test.
  • Avoid caffeine for 24 hours before testing.
  • Not smoke or use tobacco products.
  • Stop taking certain prescription medications the day of your test.
  • Wear lightweight, comfortable clothes and sturdy walking shoes.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

An advanced cardiopulmonary exercise test (A-CPET) is used to pinpoint the source of a patient's dyspnea (shortness of breath) and to determine their exercise limitation. Before performing an A-CPET, the physician threads a catheter through the right side of a patient's heart and into the pulmonary artery.

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How is it treated?

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During your stress test, you will be fully monitored. Electrodes are affixed to various locations on your back and chest. You will walk on a treadmill while the medical equipment monitors your heart rate, heart rhythm, how much oxygen you take in, and how much carbon dioxide you exhale.

 

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