A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Carolina Mizzaci
, Thiago Fagundes
, Felipe Malafaia
, Sandro Felicioni
, Susimeire Buglia
, [...]
Carolina Mizzaci
, Thiago Fagundes
, Felipe Malafaia
, Sandro Felicioni
, Susimeire Buglia
, [...]
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20190066
Abstract Background: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is widely used in the evaluation of patients with left ventricular dysfunction, and some of these patients have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). However, this test presents specific challenges because of the susceptibility to ventricular arrhythmias during maximal levels of exercise. Objective: To evaluate the safety of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with ICD. Methods: The study included patients with ICD who underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing between 2007 and 2015. The tests were completed once the […]
Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases; Sudden Cardiac Death; Left Ventricular Dysfunction; Breathing Exercise; Defibrillators, Implantable; Arrhythmias, Cardiac