Abstract
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in pediatric patients differs in many aspects from the tests as performed in adults. Childrens cardiopulmonary responses during exercise testing present different characteristics, particularly indices of respiratory gas exchange (e.g. oxygen uptake, ventilation and ventilatory efficiency), which are essential in interpreting hemodynamic data. Diseases that are associated with myocardial ischemia are very rare in children. Important indications for CPET in children are the evaluation of exercise capacity and the non-invasive identification of pathologic features. In this article we will review the methodology, and clinical concepts exercise testing and interpretation of respiratory gas-exchange during exercise in children with congenital heart disease.
Keywords: VO2max, exercise testing, exercise physiology, oxygen uptake, Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, ventilatory efficiency, myocardial ischemia, prognostic markers, children's cardiopulmonary responses, pulmonary hypertension, Ergometers
Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews
Title: Respiratory Gas Exchange During Exercise in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: Methodology and Clinical Concepts
Volume: 7 Issue: 2
Author(s): Tim Takken, A. Christian Blank and Erik Hulzebos
Affiliation:
Keywords: VO2max, exercise testing, exercise physiology, oxygen uptake, Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, ventilatory efficiency, myocardial ischemia, prognostic markers, children's cardiopulmonary responses, pulmonary hypertension, Ergometers
Abstract: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in pediatric patients differs in many aspects from the tests as performed in adults. Childrens cardiopulmonary responses during exercise testing present different characteristics, particularly indices of respiratory gas exchange (e.g. oxygen uptake, ventilation and ventilatory efficiency), which are essential in interpreting hemodynamic data. Diseases that are associated with myocardial ischemia are very rare in children. Important indications for CPET in children are the evaluation of exercise capacity and the non-invasive identification of pathologic features. In this article we will review the methodology, and clinical concepts exercise testing and interpretation of respiratory gas-exchange during exercise in children with congenital heart disease.
Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
Takken Tim, Christian Blank A. and Hulzebos Erik, Respiratory Gas Exchange During Exercise in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: Methodology and Clinical Concepts, Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews 2011; 7 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339811794927833
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339811794927833 |
Print ISSN 1573-398X |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-6387 |
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from childhood to adulthood: from the past to the future
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the three leading causes of death worldwide, with a major prevalence in low- and middle-income countries, resulting in a high social and economic cost. It is a heterogeneous respiratory disease, treatable and preventable, that causes persistent and often progressive airway obstruction in ...read more
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers
Related Articles
-
Possible Therapeutic Targets in Cardiac Myocyte Apoptosis
Current Pharmaceutical Design Radiolabeled Iron Oxide Nanoparticles As Dual-Modality SPECT/MRI and PET/MRI Agents
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry Mechanism of Local Anesthetic Drug Action on Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels
Current Pharmaceutical Design HDL - Cholesterol: The New Target for Treatment
Recent Patents on Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Drug Discovery (Discontinued) Editorial [Hot Topic: The Medicinal Chemistry of New Agents to Treat Obesity (Guest Editor: Jinhwa Lee)]
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry Co-Crystals for Generic Pharmaceuticals: An Outlook on Solid Oral Dosage Formulations
Recent Advances in Drug Delivery and Formulation Is Bilirubin a Marker of Vascular Disease and/or Cancer and is it a Potential Therapeutic Target?
Current Pharmaceutical Design Anti-inflammatory Treatment of Acute Coronary Syndromes
Current Pharmaceutical Design Modulation of Mitochondrial Permeability Transition in Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury of the Heart. Advantages and Limitations
Current Medicinal Chemistry Preface [Hot topic: Antithrombotic Agents Executive Editor : Ho-Sam Ahn ]
Current Pharmaceutical Design Lupus Nephritis: Current Treatment Paradigm and Unmet Needs
Reviews on Recent Clinical Trials Protective Effects of Terpenes on the Cardiovascular System: Current Advances and Future Perspectives
Current Medicinal Chemistry Liver X Receptors
Current Medicinal Chemistry - Immunology, Endocrine & Metabolic Agents Editorial (Hot Topic: Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and the Heart Special Thematic)
Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-Allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Routine use of Corticosteroids to Prevent Inflammation Response in Cardiac Surgery
Recent Patents on Cardiovascular Drug Discovery Signal Transduction Therapy of Diabetic Vascular Complication
Current Signal Transduction Therapy Chemoprevention Strategies for High Risk Women
Current Women`s Health Reviews Production and Purification of Functional Lipids Through Enzymatic and Microorganism-Mediated Processes
Current Organic Chemistry Renovascular Hypertension: Lesion Detection, Patient Selection, Treatment Options and Results
Current Hypertension Reviews Neuroprotective Mechanisms of Oxygen and Ethanol: A Potential Combination Therapy in Stroke
Current Medicinal Chemistry