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For Patients Systems Used Overview Exercise Testing VO2 Max Test The VO2 Max test is completed to determine the maximum capacity of an individual's body to transport and use oxygen during exercise, which ultimately reflects the physical fitness of the individual. To measure this, the test usually involves a graded exercise test on a treadmill or stationary bike. The exercise intensity is progressively increased while measuring the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration of the inhaled and exhaled air. VO2 max is met when at least 2 out of 3 predetermined endpoints are met (this may vary from study to study). There are many different protocols for incremental intensity that can be used, and should be considered depending on the population in question. When selecting the protocol to use for certain populations, keep in mind that VO2 max tests should only last about 815 minutes. Subjects completing a VO2 max test should be properly dressed, hydrated and satiated prior to testing.

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  For  Patients    Systems  Used      Overview        

Exercise  Testing  

VO2  Max  Test    

• The  VO2  Max  test  is  completed  to  determine  the  maximum  capacity  of  an  individual's  body  to  transport  and  use  oxygen  during  exercise,  which  ultimately  reflects  the  physical  fitness  of  the  individual.  To  measure  this,  the  test  usually  involves  a  graded  exercise  test  on  a  treadmill  or  stationary  bike.  The  exercise  intensity  is  progressively  increased  while  measuring  the  oxygen  and  carbon  dioxide  concentration  of  the  inhaled  and  exhaled  air.  VO2  max  is  met  when  at  least  2  out  of  3  predetermined  endpoints  are  met  (this  may  vary  from  study  to  study).    

• There  are  many  different  protocols  for  incremental  intensity  that  can  be  used,  and  should  be  considered  depending  on  the  population  in  question.  When  selecting  the  protocol  to  use  for  certain  populations,  keep  in  mind  that  VO2  max  tests  should  only  last  about  8-­‐15  minutes.  

 

• Subjects  completing  a  VO2  max  test  should  be  properly  dressed,  hydrated  and  satiated  prior  to  testing.  

 

 The  Technology  Used:  

¢ VMAX  29  Encore  Model    

¢ Software  at  MGH:  Cardiosoft  6.51  version  software,  VMAX  Encore  software  

¢ Software  at  CNY:  Cardiosoft  4.2  version  software,  VMAX  21-­‐1    

 

 

 

 

What  the  participant  can  expect:  

• Wear  comfortable  clothes  that  you  can  exercise  in.      

• Come  well  hydrated  and  satiated.      • Inform  the  study  team  of  any  injuries  or  underlying  conditions.  

   • The  test  will  be  explained  prior  to  starting,  feel  free  to  ask  any  

additional  questions.    • The  participant  will  be  monitored  by  the  study  team  including  

nurses,  dietitian  and  study  doctor  or  nurse  practitioner  throughout  the  study.  Vitals  signs  will  be  checked  and  the  participant  may  be  connected  to  a  EKG  throughout  the  test.    

• A  light  snack  and  beverages  will  be  available  after  the  test.