Cardiopulmonary exercise test

A cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) is a diagnostic test technique, which allows circulatory, respiratory and muscle metabolism to be evaluated as a whole during exercise. In addition to monitoring cardiovascular processes of adaptation, changes in the respiratory function as well as inhaled oxygen and exhaled carbon dioxide are continuously recorded by means of a facemask and gas analyser.

CPET is included in versions C and D of adults’ health examination packages and version B of the health examination packages for young athletes.

Detailed information about exercise tests can be found HERE.

PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY INDICATORS DURING THE CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TEST

Stationary exercise bicycle ergometer (VEM):

• Maximum power W;
• Load tolerance W/kg;
• PWC170;
• PWC170/kg;
• METs;
• On more advanced equipment: direct measurement of maximum oxygen consumption VO2 max;
• Aerobic threshold;
• Anaerobic threshold;
• Pulmonary ventilation, etc.

Treadmill:

• Duration of the performance at standard load;
• Max speed/angle;
• PWC170;
• PWC170/kg;
• METs;
• On more advanced equipment: direct measurement of maximum oxygen consumption VO2 max;
• Aerobic threshold;
• Anaerobic threshold;
• Pulmonary ventilation, etc.