Prediction Equations for Maximal Aerobic Capacity on Cycle Ergometer for the Spanish Adult Population.

Background: Frequently used reference values for clinical exercise testing have been derived from non-random samples and some with poorly defined maximal criteria. Our objective was to obtain population based reference values for peak oxygen uptake (V?O) and work rate (WR) for cardiopulmonary exercise testing in a representative sample of Caucasian Spanish men and women.

Methods: 182 men and women, 20-85 years old, were included and exercised on cycle-ergometer to exhaustion.

Prediction Equations for Maximal Aerobic Capacity on Cycle Ergometer for the Spanish Adult Population.

Background: Frequently used reference values for clinical exercise testing have been derived from non-random samples and some with poorly defined maximal criteria. Our objective was to obtain population based reference values for peak oxygen uptake (V˙O) and work rate (WR) for cardiopulmonary exercise testing in a representative sample of Caucasian Spanish men and women.

Methods: 182 men and women, 20-85 years old, were included and exercised on cycle-ergometer to exhaustion.

MitraClip® Repair in Cardiogenic Shock Due to Acute Mitral Regurgitation: From Near-Death to Walking.

A patient with ischemic myocardiopathy who had undergone resynchronization therapy was admitted to the authors' institution with progressive dyspnea. Echocardiography demonstrated a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 25%, with a massive mitral regurgitation (MR) secondary to anterior leaflet prolapse and posterior leaflet restriction. Despite intensive medical treatment, the patient developed cardiogenic shock and required mechanical ventilation, inotropic support and intra-aortic balloon pumping.

2017 ERS/ATS standards for single-breath carbon monoxide uptake in the lung.

This document provides an update to the European Respiratory Society (ERS)/American Thoracic Society (ATS) technical standards for single-breath carbon monoxide uptake in the lung that was last updated in 2005. Although both D (diffusing capacity) and T (transfer factor) are valid terms to describe the uptake of carbon monoxide in the lung, the term D is used in this document. A joint taskforce appointed by the ERS and ATS reviewed the recent literature on the measurement of D and surveyed the current technical capabilities of instrumentation being manufactured around the world.

Airflow obstruction case finding in community-pharmacies: a novel strategy to reduce COPD underdiagnosis.

Background: Community pharmacies (CP) have access to subjects at high-risk of suffering Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). We investigated if a COPD case finding program in CP could be a new strategy to reduce COPD underdiagnosis.

Methods: Prospective, cross-sectional, descriptive, uncontrolled, remotely supported study in 100 CP in Barcelona, Spain.

Nordic walking enhances oxygen uptake without increasing the rate of perceived exertion in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Background: In healthy subjects, Nordic walking (NW) generates higher oxygen uptake (V˙O2) than standard walking at an equal rate of perceived exertion (RPE). The feasibility and positive outcomes of NW in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have been reported.

Objectives: The aim of the current study is to assess the physiological responses and RPE during NW in COPD patients.

Clinical decision support system to enhance quality control of spirometry using information and communication technologies.

Background: We recently demonstrated that quality of spirometry in primary care could markedly improve with remote offline support from specialized professionals. It is hypothesized that implementation of automatic online assessment of quality of spirometry using information and communication technologies may significantly enhance the potential for extensive deployment of a high quality spirometry program in integrated care settings.

Objective: The objective of the study was to elaborate and validate a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) for automatic online quality assessment of spirometry.

Effects and barriers to deployment of telehealth wellness programs for chronic patients across 3 European countries.

Background: Benefits of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CPR) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are well established, but long-term sustainability of training-induced effects and its translation into healthy lifestyles are unsolved issues. It is hypothesized that Integrated Care Services supported by Information and Communication Technologies (ICS-ICT) can overcome such limitations. In the current study, we explored 3 ICS-ICT deployment experiences conducted in Barcelona, Trondheim and Athens.