- Comparison between the cardiology and exercise physiology in the utilization of the cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
| Characteristics | Healthcare providers | X2 test | P-values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist (n=6) | Exercise physiologist (n=4) | |||
| Mode | ||||
| Treadmill | 6 (100) | 2 (50.0) | 3.75 | 0.15 |
| Leg ergometer | 0 (0.0) | 1 (25.0) | ||
| Arm ergometer | 0 (0.0) | 1 (25.0) | ||
| Workload | ||||
| Ramp protocol | 0 (0.0) | 2 (50.0) | 3.75 | 0.05 |
| Standard incremental protocol | 6 (100) | 2 (50.0) | ||
| Cases | ||||
| Metabolic | 0 (0.0) | 1 (25.0) | 7.91 | 0.04 |
| Cardiac | 5 (83.3) | 0 (0.0) | ||
| Pulmonary | 1 (16.7) | 1 (25.0) | ||
| Cardiopulmonary fitness | 0 (0.0) | 2 (50.0) | ||
| Stress electrocardiogram testing | 5 (83.3) | 1 (25.0) | 6.428 | 0.011 |
Values are presented as numbers and precentages (%).