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.
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 …
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 …
Multiple Abnormal Responses to Exertion Seen in ME/CFS - Medscape
Jan 9, 2026 · Findings underscore the risk for graded exercise in people with post-exertional malaise and point to careful activity pacing as a safer approach.
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 …
Video Interpreters Improve Care for Deaf Patients - Medscape
5 days ago · Presence of a live video interpreter during consultations may help improve some aspects of communication between doctors and patients with deafness.
Gastroparesis Guidance Tackles Treatment Uncertainty
Feb 11, 2026 · Recommendations stress longer gastric emptying test, evidence-based pharmacotherapy, cautious use of procedures, and individualized care.
How to Help With ME/CFS and Long COVID Disability Claims
A disability attorney specializing in chronic disabling conditions and a physician with extensive experience helping patients file claims offer advice.
New Scale May Capture Emotional Burden of Obesity - Medscape
Feb 12, 2026 · Researchers develop a new patient-reported outcome measure that may help assess how obesity or overweight, and their treatment, affect patients’ emotional well-being.