Ergospirometric testing: a modern approach to the diagnosis of physical health

Abstract

Ergospirometry is a modern approach to the diagnosis of physical health that involves the use of exercise testing to measure cardiopulmonary function. Aims: To compare the distribution of health characteristics and their relationship between participants, to evaluate the accuracy of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes in both groups, to measure respiratory rate and heart rate between ergospirometric testing and traditional testing for physical health assessment. Study design: A comparative cross-sectional design to assess ergospirometric testing and traditional testing for physical health assessment. Methodology: The study employed a comparative cross-sectional design, utilizing convenience sampling to recruit participants for ergospirometric testing on a treadmill and the traditional 6-Minute Walk Test. Sample size determination yielded 100 participants (50 per group). Data on sociodemographic, comorbidities, and physiological parameters were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and independent sample t-tests. Results: The study compared Ergometric testing on a treadmill with the Traditional 6-Minute Walk Test across various parameters. Participants undergoing Ergometric testing were younger with more females and smokers, while the Walk Test group had higher BMI and exercise rates. Ergometric testing revealed higher rates of hypertension (P = 0.034) and hyperlipidemia (P = 0.021) but lower diabetes prevalence (P = 0.016). Additionally, Ergometric testing showed a better detection of respiratory parameters, exercise stress detection (P = 0.009), and cardiovascular parameters as compared to Traditional testing. Furthermore, it has a higher sensitivity 85% and specificity 80% compared to the traditional testing having sensitivity 75%, and specificity 70%. Scientific Novelty: Spirometry testing has made an impact on physical examination today; using advanced technology to achieve the best, sensitivity and specificity marks changes in the actual examination. Conclusion: Ergometric testing (treadmill) shows a significant advantage over traditional testing (6-Minute Walk Test) in diagnosing physical health conditions with a high sensitivity, specificity, and comprehensive parameter assessment.