Validity of the Ekblom-Bak Cycle Ergometer Test in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease.
Magnus Fransplass StorliMarius S FimlandHarald Kåre EnganJon Arne SandmaelPublished in: Journal of rehabilitation medicine (2024)
The Ekblom-Bak test overestimated peak oxygen consumption to such an extent that it cannot accurately assess cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with cardiovascular disease. Thus, the cardiopulmonary exercise test remains the test of choice.