Abstract:Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) reduces performance of cardiopulmonary function and peak oxygen uptake (VO 2 peak). The possible roles of oxygen delivery and oxygen extraction as limiting factors of exercise tolerance in ESRD patients were assessed.
Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted with twenty-two ESRD patients who underwent a peak cardiopulmonary and echocardiograph exercise test via leg cycle ergometry.Results: During exercise, elevated lactic acid occurred at a mean workload of 68.6 … Show more
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