Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a comprehensive assessment of a person's physical working capacity. It measures how the body responds to physical exertion in both the cardio and pulmonary systems. This test is typically used in a clinical setting to evaluate heart and lung functioning, diagnose and assess diseases and conditions, and monitor progress of interventions. CPET is a valuable tool for healthcare providers in diagnosing, managing, and treating a variety of cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory conditions, and for predicting a patient's risk of exercise-related injuries. CPET can also be used for identifying acute medical problems, forecasting health-related outcomes, and evaluating occupational fitness.