Characterization of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Variables in Patients with Endomyocardial Fibrosis after Endocardial Resection

Characterization of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Variables in Patients with Endomyocardial Fibrosis after Endocardial Resection

Abstract Background: Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is a rare disease, characterized by diastolic dysfunction which leads to reduced peak oxygen consumption (VO2). Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) has been proved to be a fundamental tool to identify central and peripheral alterations. However...

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Main Authors: Ana Luiza C. Sayegh, Marcelo R. dos Santos, Patricia de Oliveira, Fábio Fernandes, Eduardo Rondon, Francis R. de Souza, Vera M. C. Salemi, Maria Janieire de N. N. Alves, Charles Mady
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia (SBC)
Series:Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
Subjects:
Respiratory Function Tests
Exercise Test
Cardiomyopathies
Endocardium / surgery
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Breathing Exercises
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