Regular exercise testing is recommended for all people with cystic fibrosis (PwCF). A range
of validated tests, which integrate both strength and aerobic function, are available and …

Background Peak oxygen consumption (peak V ̇ O 2 ̇ VO _2) is routinely measured in
people who have congenital heart disease and is reported as a percentage of predicted …

Background: Oxygen uptake (VO 2) is one of the most important measures of fitness and
critical vital sign. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a valuable method of …

Several reports have shown the impact of COVID-19 history on exercise capacity. This study
compared the blood pressure (BP) response and oxygen pulse (O2 pulse) characteristics in …

Introduction: Right heart changes and their association with exercise capacity, including sex
differences, are still being investigated. We analysed right heart structure and its relationship …

Abstract After SARS-CoV-2 infection, strict recommendations for return-to-sport were
published. However, data are insufficient about the long-term effects on athletic …

Excess adipose tissue may promote chronic systemic inflammation and oxidative stress,
causing endothelial damage. Early evidence indicates that obesity may be associated with …

Life expectancy has increased worldwide alongside a rise in disability prevalence during old
age. The impact and interrelationship among the precursors of disability in midlife remain to …

Mean middle cerebral artery velocity (MCAv) and the pulsatility index (PI), at rest and in
response to exercise, are important markers of cerebrovascular health status in middle-aged …

The acute myocardial infarction (AMI) present high mortality rate that may be reduced with
cardiac rehabilitation. Despite its good establishment in outpatient care, few studies …