For cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), patients exercise on either a stationary bike or a treadmill. Cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic function are measured during warm-up and then during ...

A recent study published in the journal CHEST sought to add clarity to the distinction. Using a protocol combining CPET and stress TTE, the researchers identified gas-exchange parameters that ...

Correspondence to Dr Robert I Liem, Division of Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant, Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; rliem{at}luriechildrens.org ...

Anemia occurs when you have a low number of red blood cells, which can affect how your body works. It doesn’t always cause symptoms, but it can. As a result of anemia, your organs may not function ...