Abstract
This article critically examines the execution of VO(2)-peak testing in cardiac patients and questions their appropriate interpretation. In the first part, the most common clinical implications of VO(2)peak measurements are discussed: assessment of (changes in) functional capacity, evaluation of the necessity of invasive diagnostic/therapeutic measures, reference for exercise prescriptions, determination of prognosis. In the second part, important methodological problems and constraints are addressed and illustrated by references to scientific studies. Finally, recommendations are given for meaningful VO(2)peak testing. It is evident that failure to strictly follow such recommendations might result in misleading ergometric findings and, thus, in over- or underestimation of endurance capacity and/ or training effects.
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