title: Performing the exercise test.
abstract: Exercise testing is useful in assessing physical fitness, determining functional capacity, diagnosing ischemic heart disease, defining the prognosis of ischemic heart disease, developing an exercise prescription, and guiding cardiac rehabilitation. This article outlines the current indications, contraindications, and special considerations for exercise testing. Specific protocols are discussed along with physician responsibilities for performing this procedure. A summary of current testing equipment is included.
authors.affiliation: The Family Practice Residency Program, Bayfront Medical Center, 700 Sixth Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D000075202:Contraindications; D005080:Exercise Test / Q000379:methods*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care; D018570:Risk Assessment