Activity Intolerance Post-PE: Use a CPET to Get Some Answers
Apr 15, 2025 · Aaron Holley, MD, writes that it takes a 'physiologic village' to create activity intolerance after pulmonary embolism, and argues for more use of cardiopulmonary exercise testing …
Aficamten Updates in Two Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Trials
Sep 30, 2025 · In almost every CPET parameter measure, the beta blocker arm did horribly.” Masri said the FOREST-HCM trial is ongoing with a planned 5 years of follow-up.
Is It Deconditioning That Is Limiting Your Patient, or ... - Medscape
Apr 6, 2017 · A recent study published in the journal CHEST sought to add clarity to the distinction. Using a protocol combining CPET and stress TTE, the researchers identified gas-exchange …
In Long COVID, CPET Finds Abnormalities Other Tests Don't
Dec 6, 2021 · Dysfunctional breathing, hypocapnia, and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome were seen in symptomatic patients post-acute COVID-19 despite normal chest imaging …
Multiple Abnormal Responses to Exertion Seen in ME/CFS - Medscape
Jan 9, 2026 · One published in 2023 showed delayed recovery from exercise, while another in 2024 showed impaired cardiopulmonary and metabolic responses in 2-day CPET testing.
Giant Leap for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Interpretation
Feb 18, 2021 · For cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), patients exercise on either a stationary bike or a treadmill. Cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic function are measured during warm-up and …
Long COVID Disability Court Battles Just 'Tip of Iceberg'
Aug 2, 2023 · A growing number of long COVID patients, denied disability benefits despite being unable to work, are turning to the courts for legal relief.
After FDA Declined Review, EMA Backs 1st Flu-COVID mRNA Vax
Mar 5, 2026 · After FDA Recently Declines Review, EMA Backs First-Ever Influenza-COVID mRNA Vaccine
How to Help With ME/CFS and Long COVID Disability Claims
Nov 26, 2025 · A disability attorney specializing in chronic disabling conditions and a physician with extensive experience helping patients file claims offer advice.
No Evidence Supports Using Graded Exercise for ME/CFS - Medscape
Oct 31, 2025 · In fact, PEM has been well-documented in ME/CFS research showing abnormal biological responses after exertion as assessed by cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET; see …