CPET identified those with lung ca at high perioperative risk
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In an observational study of 210 patients undergoing resection for lung cancer, those with a peak oxygen uptake (VO2 max) of <10 mL/kg/min were 4 times more likely to have cardiac or pulmonary complications than those with a VO2 > 17. ERJ 2011;37:1189-1198.
CPET identified those with lung ca at high perioperative risk
CPET identified those with lung ca at high…
CPET identified those with lung ca at high perioperative risk
In an observational study of 210 patients undergoing resection for lung cancer, those with a peak oxygen uptake (VO2 max) of <10 mL/kg/min were 4 times more likely to have cardiac or pulmonary complications than those with a VO2 > 17. ERJ 2011;37:1189-1198.