Pediatric Exercise Testing: Value and Implications of Peak Oxygen Uptake
Peak oxygen uptake (peak V ˙ O 2 ) measured by clinical exercise testing is the benchmark for aerobic fitness. Aerobic fitness, estimated from maximal treadmill exercise, is a predictor of mortality in adults. Peak V ˙ O 2 was shown to predict longevity in patients aged 7–35 yea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Children |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/4/1/6 |