Exercise parameters and risk of coronary artery disease and mortality among patients who use pulmonary medications: The FIT Project

摘要

BackgroundIn the general population, the exercise treadmill testing variables of lower resting heart rate, higher peak heart rate, and greater fitness have favorable prognosis for mortality. Patients with obstructive lung disease have increased mortality risk. Furthermore, some pulmonary medications (i.e. beta2-agonists) can influence heart rate. We determined whether exercise treadmill test parameters carry the same prognostic value in patients who are using- vs. not-using pulmonary medications.