Comparison of the Ramp and Step Incremental Exercise Test Protocols in Assessing the Maximal Fat Oxidation Rate in Youth Cyclists

Michalik, Kamil; Danek, Natalia; Zatoń, Marek

doi:10.2478/hukin-2021-0104

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“…Michalik et al . [ 15 ] found that both protocols were comparable in terms of achieving maximal fat oxidation and maximal heart rate. However, the peak power output reached in the STEP test was significantly lower, albeit slightly, compared to the RAMP protocol (388.0

39.9 W vs. 406.1

44.8 W, respectively; p

0.05) [ 16 ].…”

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Predictors of Developing Heart Failure in Adults with Congenital Heart Defects

Norozi¹,

Müller²,

Xing³

et al. 2023

Rev. Cardiovasc. Med.

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Background: The population of adults with congenital heart defects (ACHD) is growing. The leading cause of premature death in these patients is heart failure (HF). However, there is still limited information on the predictive factors for HF in ACHD patients. Objectives: This study re-examined a group of patients with repaired or palliated congenital heart defects (CHD) that were initially studied in 2003. A follow-up period of 15 years has allowed us to identify and evaluate predictors for the development of HF in ACHD. Methods: All patients with repaired or palliated CHD who participated in the initial study (n = 364) were invited for a follow-up examination. The effects of maximum oxygen uptake ( ) during exercise stress testing, the cardiac biomarker N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), and QRS complex on the development of HF during the follow-up period were investigated. Results: From May 2017 to April 2019, 249 of the initial 364 (68%) patients participated in the follow-up study. Of these, 21% were found to have mild CHD, 60% had moderate CHD, and 19% had complex CHD. Significant predictors for the development of HF were: NT-proBNP level 1.7 times the upper normal limit, 73% of predicted values, and QRS complex duration 120 ms. Combination of these three parameters resulted in the highest area-under-the-curve of 0.75, with a sensitivity of 75% and specificity of 63% for predicting the development of HF. Conclusions: In this cohort of ACHD patients, the combination of , NT-proBNP, and QRS duration was predictive of HF development over a 15-year follow-up period. Enhanced surveillance of these parameters in patients with ACHD may be beneficial for the prevention of HF and early intervention.

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39.9 W vs. 406.1

44.8 W, respectively; p

0.05) [ 16 ].…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Predictors of Developing Heart Failure in Adults with Congenital Heart Defects

Norozi¹,

Müller²,

Xing³

et al. 2023

Rev. Cardiovasc. Med.

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Exercise testing for young athletes

Fitzgerald,

Selvadurai

2023

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews

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Intra-Reliability of a Wearable Near-Infrared Sensor for Monitoring the Intensity of Exercise

Michalik,

Smolarek,

Nowak

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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The Q-LAC analyzer, a portable device employing near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), was designed to measure muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2) during physical exercise. This study aimed to assess the reliability of the Q-LAC analyzer in determining SmO2 levels during incremental cycling exercise. Thirteen physically active males (age 28.1 ± 5.3 y; height 181.2 ± 5.7 cm; body mass 79.9 ± 11.1 kg; BMI 24.2 ± 2.4 kg/m2) participated in this study. A submaximal incremental exercise test (SIET) on an electromagnetic cycle ergometer with a seven-day interval was performed twice. SmO2 levels in the vastus lateralis (VL) muscle of the dominant leg were simultaneously recorded using the Q-LAC device during both tests. The study calculated the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), the coefficient of variation (CV), the standard error of measurement (SEM), the smallest worthwhile change (SWC), and mean detectable change (MDC). A within-within-subjects ANOVA revealed no statistically significant effects for session (F1,12 = 0.97, p = 0.34, η2 = 0.07) and the interaction between session and workload (F4,48 = 0.19, p = 0.94, η2 = 0.02). ICC values ranged from 0.72 to 0.91. Furthermore, the analysis of CV, SEM, and SWC indicated that SmO2 measurements obtained with the Q-LAC device exhibit good reliability but marginal sensitivity. In conclusion, the portable Q-LAC analyzer provides consistent measurements of muscle oxygen saturation during low-to-moderate-intensity exercise on a cycle ergometer.

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Comparison of the Ramp and Step Incremental Exercise Test Protocols in Assessing the Maximal Fat Oxidation Rate in Youth Cyclists

Cited by 4 publications

References 28 publications

Predictors of Developing Heart Failure in Adults with Congenital Heart Defects

Predictors of Developing Heart Failure in Adults with Congenital Heart Defects

Exercise testing for young athletes

Intra-Reliability of a Wearable Near-Infrared Sensor for Monitoring the Intensity of Exercise

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