CPETtestejä

CPETtestejä, more commonly known as Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure used to assess the functional capacity of an individual's cardiopulmonary system. It involves performing exercise, typically on a treadmill or stationary bicycle, while a variety of physiological parameters are monitored. These parameters include heart rate, blood pressure, electrocardiogram (ECG), oxygen saturation, and respiratory gases (oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide production). The test is conducted under the supervision of trained medical professionals.

The primary purpose of CPET is to evaluate how well the heart and lungs work together during physical exertion. It helps to identify the limiting factors of exercise, such as cardiac limitations (e.g., coronary artery disease, heart failure), pulmonary limitations (e.g., COPD, asthma), deconditioning, or other systemic issues. The data gathered provides objective measures of aerobic capacity (VO2max), anaerobic threshold, ventilatory efficiency, and cardiovascular response to stress.

CPET has various clinical applications. It is frequently used to assess patients with unexplained shortness of breath, to evaluate the severity of cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases, and to determine prognosis in conditions like heart failure. It is also utilized in pre-operative risk assessment for major surgeries and to guide exercise prescription for rehabilitation programs. The results of a CPET test help clinicians make informed decisions regarding diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of cardiopulmonary conditions.