Feasibility of a Novel Augmented 6-Minute Incremental Step Test

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2024.101079
• Publication Date: 2024-07-08T02:30:39Z
• Authors: Jeroen Molinger; Veraprapas Kittip...; J. Matthew Gray; Vishal N. Rao; Stratton Barth; Ashley Swavely; Brian Coyne; Aubrie Coburn; Jan Bakker; Paul E. Wischmeyer; Cynthia L. Green; David MacLeod; Manesh Patel; Marat Fudim
• Keywords: Step test; Gold standard (test); Cardiopulmonary exercise test; Value (mathematics)

The cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) is considered a gold standard in assessing cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) but has limited accessibility due to competency requirements and cost. Incorporating portable sensor devices into simple bedside of CRF could improve diagnostic prognostic value.