Chronic airflow limitation is the common denominator of patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). However, it is not possible to predict morbidity and mortality of …

In cardiopulmonary medicine, residual exertional dyspnea (RED) can be defined by the
persistence of limiting breathlessness in a patient who is already under the best available …

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) remains poorly understood and, consequently,
largely underused in respiratory medicine. In addition to a widespread lack of knowledge of …

The European Respiratory Society journals publish respiratory research and policy
documents of the highest quality, offering a platform for the exchange and promotion of …

Our aim was to identify optimal cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) threshold values
that distinguish disease severity progression in patients with co-existing systolic heart failure …

There is well established evidence that the minute ventilation (V′ E)/carbon dioxide output
(V′ CO 2) relationship is relevant to a number of patient-related outcomes in COPD. In most …

Purpose: Determine 1) if adults with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)
exhibit exercise intolerance and 2) potential contributing mechanisms to exercise …

Background The interaction between the pulmonary function and cardiovascular mechanics
is a crucial issue, particularly when treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Abstract Purpose of Review Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common in
heart failure (HF), and it has a significant impact on the prognosis and quality of life of …

Beyond the imperative of optimal pharmacological treatment of each disease, strategies to
lessen ventilation (eg, walking aids, oxygen, opiates and anxiolytics, and cardiopulmonary …