An Equation for the Prediction of Oxygen Consumption in a Brazilian Population

An Equation for the Prediction of Oxygen Consumption in a Brazilian Population

Background: The equations predicting maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max or peak) presently in use in cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) softwares in Brazil have not been adequately validated. These equations are very important for the diagnostic capacity of this method. Objective: Build and valida...

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Main Authors: Antonio Eduardo Monteiro de Almeida, Charles de Moraes Stefani, João Agnaldo do Nascimento, Narla Miranda de Almeida, Amilton da Cruz Santos, Jorge Pinto Ribeiro (in memoriam), Ricardo Stein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia (SBC) 2014-10-01
Series:Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
Subjects:
Consumo de Oxigênio
Previsões
Testes de Função Respiratória
População
Brasil
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