Programme
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CPET overview: clinical usefulness and limitations P. Palange (Rome, Italy)
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Metabolic responses to incremental exercise S. Ward (Crickhowell, United Kingdom)
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Respiratory and sensory responses to incremental exercise D. O'Donnell (Kingston, Canada)
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Cardiovascular responses to incremental exercise J. A. Neder (Kingston, Canada)
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Equipment and protocols R. Casaburi (Rancho Palos Verdes, United States of America)
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The key variables and their meaning P. Laveneziana (Paris Cedex 13, France)
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Reference values and data presentation J. A. Neder (Kingston, Canada)
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CPET in COPD D. O'Donnell (Kingston, Canada)
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CPET in interstitial lung disease R. Casaburi (Rancho Palos Verdes, United States of America)
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CPET in pulmonary vascular disease P. Laveneziana (Paris Cedex 13, France)
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CPET in heart failure P. Agostoni (Milan, Italy)
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CPET for prognosis assessment P. Laveneziana (Paris Cedex 13, France)
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CPET for pre-operative assessment P. Onorati (Alghero, Italy)
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Tutorial: Practical hints and pitfalls on CPET interpretation J. A. Neder (Kingston, Canada)
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Bringing CPET to practice: a case based discussion D. O'Donnell (Kingston, Canada), P. Palange (Rome, Italy); J. A. Neder (Kingston, Canada); P. Agostoni (Milan, Italy); P. Onorati (Alghero, Italy); R. Casaburi (Rancho Palos Verdes, USA); S. Ward (Crickhowell, United Kingdom)
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Pre-operative assessment P. Onorati (Alghero, Italy)
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Prognosis in heart failure P. Agostoni (Milan, Italy)
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