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graded exercise test

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graded exercise test (GXT),
a test given a cardiac patient during rehabilitation to assess prognosis and quantify maximal functional capacity. The test is given before discharge to determine guidelines for activity programs at home and work during convalescence. See also exercise electrocardiogram.


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2]max as the criterion of choice for their model and measured it using a maximum graded exercise test (GXT) developed by George.
Regression analysis for prediction: understanding the process by Palmer, Phillip B.; O'Connell, Dennis G. / Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal
Twenty male participants performed a graded exercise test on a recumbent cycle ergometer.
Changes in EEG during graded exercise on a recumbent cycle ergometer by Bailey, Stephen P.; Hall, Eric E.; Folger, Stephen E.; Miller, Paul C. / Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
Abbreviations: CO = cardiac output, ECG = electrocardiogram, ES = electrical stimulation, ES-LCE = ES-induced leg cycle ergometry, FI = fatigue index, G = gluteal, GS = gastrocnemiussoleus, GXT = graded exercise test, H = hamstring, HR = heart rate, ITP = interval training program, LA = blood lactate concentration, PO = power output, P[O.
Effects of modified electrical stimulation-induced leg cycle ... by Janssen, Thomas W.J.; Pringle, D. Drew / Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development
 
 
 
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