CPET Analysis Domain Knowledge
When to Use This Skill
- •Implementing CPET data processing algorithms
- •Detecting ventilatory thresholds (VT1/VT2)
- •Determining peak/max values with appropriate averaging
- •Validating physiological plausibility of data
- •Implementing quality control checks
- •Understanding CPET variables and their relationships
Key CPET Variables
| Variable | Units | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VO2 | mL/min | Oxygen consumption |
| VO2/kg | mL/kg/min | Weight-relative VO2 |
| VCO2 | mL/min | Carbon dioxide production |
| VE | L/min | Minute ventilation |
| RER | ratio | Respiratory exchange ratio (VCO2/VO2) |
| HR | bpm | Heart rate |
| VE/VO2 | ratio | Ventilatory equivalent for O2 |
| VE/VCO2 | ratio | Ventilatory equivalent for CO2 |
| PETO2 | mmHg | End-tidal O2 partial pressure |
| PETCO2 | mmHg | End-tidal CO2 partial pressure |
| BF | breaths/min | Breathing frequency |
| VT | L | Tidal volume |
Reference Guidelines
See CPET-GUIDELINES.md for detailed information on:
- •ATS/ACCP Statement guidelines
- •Physiological reference ranges
- •Threshold detection methods
- •Peak value determination protocols
- •Data quality criteria
Quick Reference: Physiological Ranges
Resting Values
- •VO2: 3.5 mL/kg/min (approximately 250 mL/min for 70kg person)
- •RER: 0.70-0.90
- •HR: 60-100 bpm
- •VE: 6-8 L/min
Maximal Exercise
- •Peak RER: > 1.10 (indicates maximal effort)
- •Peak HR: ~220 - age (± 10-15 bpm)
- •Peak VE: can exceed 150 L/min in athletes
Threshold Detection
- •VT1 (aerobic threshold): typically 50-60% VO2max
- •VT2 (respiratory compensation): typically 70-80% VO2max
Files in cardiometR
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R/process.R- Peak determination, stage extraction - •
R/methods-validate.R- Data quality validation - •
R/methods-thresholds.R- Threshold detection algorithms