Why do a cardiopulmonary exercise test?
Abstract
Abstract Key Points: • A cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) involves measurements of cardiac and respiratory function whilst the subject exercises to their maximum. • CPET is a useful tool for diagnosing heart and lung disease, working out why someone is breathless, quantifying fitness, and predicting outcomes. • Preoperative CPET helps to stratify surgical risk and plan perioperative care. • Exercise prescription can be tailored to the individual after a CPET. • CPET can also be used to monitor the response to any interventions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Oxford University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 3–7
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter