What are some Clinical Applications for the CMET test?
1. To detect an abnormality causing unexplained shortness of breath or inability to exercise. In particular, to determine whether the shortness of breath and inability to exercise is due to a heart or lung problem. 2. To identify the cause of shortness of breath not revealed by pulmonary function tests, electrocardiogram, or other procedures. 3. To detect lung disease that is apparent only during exercise. 4. In people seeking disability evaluation, to determine the level of physical exertion they are able to achieve.
