Safety of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in pulmonary hypertension
Apr 16, 2026

Incremental, symptom-limited CPET is safe in patients with suspected or confirmed pulmonary hypertension. In over 3800 tests, no deaths or syncopal events occurred, with an adverse event rate of only 0.05%, supporting wider use under proper supervision.


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