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Accidental boosting in an individual with tetraplegia - considerations for the interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

Tom Edward NightingaleChristopher R WestShane J T BalthazaarAlison M M WilliamsTania LamAndrei V Krassioukov
Published in: The journal of spinal cord medicine (2021)
This case raises important considerations around the nuances of CPET in this population. In individuals susceptible to BP instability, the physiologically boosted state may explain a significant proportion of the variance in peak aerobic capacity and should be closely monitored before and after clinical CPET.
Keyphrases
  • high intensity
  • physical activity
  • resistance training