cardiopulmonary exercise test

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The report for my cardiopulmonary exercise test, called my VD:VT,

and VE:VCO2 ratio's astoundingly high at rest, and above normal with

activity.

My oxygen saturation dropped to 82% with activity. And my forced

expiration, and ventilatory reserve dropped with activity.

On my pulmonary function test my lung volume was normal, but my

residual volume was low.

I also show more difficulty with forced expiration while laying

down.

It's greek to me, but I see my MDA doc for the second time

thursday. I'm glad I got this information before the visit. I hope

my second muscle biopsy results will be back. It's been over three

months since it was done.

If anyone has some insight into my results, I'd appreciate the

feedback. I already know I'm having trouble, so don't worry if what

you have to say is bad.

Thanks,

Kim

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> > I just got my cardiopulmonary exercise test report. It states

that I

> > have pulmonary limitation to physical activity.

> > I'm trying to understand the specifics on the report, and was

hoping

> > someone here could help me.

> > Does anyone know what VD:VT ratio is?

> > Also what a VE:VCO2 ratio?

> > What would cause these to be elevated at rest and with

activity?

> > Also what would cause hyperventilation?

> > Thanks,

> > Kim

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