Cardiopulmonary

This is a non-invasive test that assesses the cardiopulmonary system as a whole. The CMET consists of a full array of pulmonary function tests (PFTs), gas exchange (oxygen consumption) analysis during exercise and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring. The CMET is the only test that directly measures maximal Metabolic Equivalents or METs, an exact index of the patient’s functional capacity. Compared to a traditional ECG stress test, the CMET is a more accurate test in detecting heart disease and provides more comprehensive clinical data that helps differentiate between heart & lung limitations, deconditioning or a combination of these conditions.

This is a series of breathing tests that evaluates lung function. The PFT measures how well air can move in-and-out of the lungs and as well as how much air is moving. The additional use of bronchodilator medication or exercise with a PFT allows for analysis of the effects and severity of asthma.