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
Claudio Gil Araújo
, Plínio Santos Ramos
, Jari A. Laukkanen
, Jonathan Myers
, Setor K. Kunutsor
, [...]
Claudio Gil Araújo
, Plínio Santos Ramos
, Jari A. Laukkanen
, Jonathan Myers
, Setor K. Kunutsor
, [...]
Abstract Background: Several hemodynamic and respiratory variables measured during cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX) have been shown to predict survival. One such measure is the cardiorespiratory optimal point (COP) that reflects the best possible circulation-respiration interaction, but there are still limited data on its relationship with adverse outcomes. Objective: To assess the association between COP and cardiovascular mortality in men aged 46 to 70 years. Methods: A sample of 2201 men who had anthropometric, clinical, and COP data obtained during cycling […]
Keywords: exercise testing; cardiopulmonary exercise testing; physical fitness; cardiovascular diseases