Exercise capacity, as measured in terms of VO2max, is a powerful predictor of death in patients with coronary artery disease, not just patients with heart failure, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2005 in Dallas by the Mayo Clinic.
“The best predictor of survival in cardiac patients is their capacity for exercise,” said Thomas Allison, lead author of the study. “When we considered all of the measurable clinical variables — such as whether they had bypass surgery or whether they have diabetes or high blood pressure — the patient’s capacity for exercise as measured by VO2max stood clear as the best predictor for 10-year survival.”
“This research suggests that physicians should strongly consider looking at VO2max for heart patients, not just those with heart failure, and help them preserve their exercise capacity,” Dr. Allison said. “Patients can do things, too, like exercising regularly and losing weight, to maintain their VO2max.
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