%0 Journal Article %A Elisabeth Edvardsen %A Sigmund A. Anderssen %A Fredrik Borchsenius %A Silje Rustad %A Ole Henning Skjønsberg %T Cardiopulmonary exercise test and risk stratifications for lung cancer surgery %D 2014 %J European Respiratory Journal %P 1920 %V 44 %N Suppl 58 %X Objective: To identify different factors measured during a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) on a treadmill that might be associated with postoperative cardiopulmonary complications.Methods: In a prospective study, 71 candidates for lung cancer surgery (female=35) underwent CPET on a treadmill. Typical CPET variables were evaluated for associations with postoperative cardiopulmonary complications.Results:Postoperative mortality within 60 days was 4.2% (n=3). They all had abnormal gas-exchange response and the VO2max range from 16.7 to 29.3 mL·kg-1·min-1 (68-76% pred). The cardiopulmonary complications were recorded in 28% (n=20), significantly more frequent in men than in women (85% vs 15%).View this table:CPET variables categorized by those who received complications compared to those who did notConclusion: VO2max in % of predicted seems more suitable than the absolute value (mL·kg-1·min-1) for risk stratification prior to lung cancer surgery. This is probably due to gender differences since females in general have significant lower VO2max compared to the males. In addition, anaerobic threshold and VE/VCO2 slope should be considered as a marker for risk stratification, especially in those patients who are not able to exercise until exhaustion. %U