Chronotropic Incompetence Limits Aerobic Exercise Capacity in Patients Taking Beta-Blockers: Real-Life Observation of Consecutive Patients

Chronotropic Incompetence Limits Aerobic Exercise Capacity in Patients Taking Beta-Blockers: Real-Life Observation of Consecutive Patients

Background: Chronotropic incompetence in patients taking beta-blockers is associated with poor prognosis; however, its impact on exercise capacity (EC) remains unclear. Methods: We analyzed data from consecutive patients taking beta-blockers referred for cardiopulmonary exercise testing to assess EC...

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Main Authors: Krzysztof Smarz, Maciej Tysarowski, Beata Zaborska, Ewa Pilichowska-Paszkiet, Małgorzata Sikora-Frac, Andrzej Budaj, Tomasz Jaxa-Chamiec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
adrenergic beta antagonists
chronotropic incompetence
chronotropic index
exercise capacity
exercise test
oxygen uptake
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/2/212

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