Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) (Sep, 2016)

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is an important diagnostic examination for assessment and reassessment of heart and lung patients in a variety of clinical situations. Optimal indications for CPET includes the evaluation of unexplained dyspnea, complicated multisystem disease, perioperative evaluation prior to planned upper abdominal or thoracic surgery, exercise rehabilitative training (planning and assessment), and understanding of the mechanisms exercise limitation.

In this course, you will gain practical experience with:

- Necessary technical aspects of the CPET equipment
- The skills required for performing CPET, including calibration, maneuvers, testing, and biologic controls
- Data interpretation, including report creation and how to make informed CPET study recommendations