The Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Exercise Test measures three components:
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Cardiac
- Twelve lead ECG eith exercise
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Pulmonary
- Complete pulmonary function test with diffusion capacity
& lung volumes measured prior to exercise
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Metabolic
- VO2/VCO2 gas analysis (METS), which determines
functional capacity/functional impairment.
The
primary benefits of conducting this test:
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Only
qualified referrals are sent to specialists with preliminary
diagnosis and test data
-
A
suggested exercise prescription provided with the final
analysis which allows deconditioned patient retention and
proactive follow-up
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Increased
Revenue
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic
Exercise Test vs. Treadmill Stress Test
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