Cosmed Quark CPET, User Manual

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12 - Getting Started - Contraindications
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Contraindications for Exercise Testing
Absolute Contraindications
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Acute MI (within the past 2 days)
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High-risk/unstable angina
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Uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias causing symptoms of hemodynamic compromise
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Active endocarditis
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Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis
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Decompensated symptomatic heart failure
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Acute pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction
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Acute non-cardiac disorder that may affect exercise performance or be aggravated by exercise (e.g., infection, renal failure, thyrotoxicosis)
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Acute myocarditis or pericarditis
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Physical disability that would preclude safe and adequate test performance
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Inability to obtain consent
Relative Contraindications
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Left main coronary stenosis or its equivalent
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Moderate stenotic valvular heart disease
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Electrolyte abnormalities
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Tachyarrhythmias or bradyarrhythmias
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Atrial fibrillation with uncontrolled ventricular rate
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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Mental impairment leading to inability to cooperate
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High-degree AV block
Note: Relative contraindications can be superseded if benefits outweigh risks of exercise.
Review the section, Prepare the Quark Unit and Subject for Exercise Testing