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EXERCISE TEST

Controlled physical activity, more strenuous than at rest, which is performed in order to let assessment of physiological functions, particularly cardiovascular and pulmonary, but also aerobic ability. Maximal (most intense) exercice is generally required but submaximal exercice is also used. The intensity of exercice is often graded, using criteria such as course of work done, oxygen consumption, and heart course. Physiological data obtained from an exercice test may be used for diagnosis, prognosis, and evaluation of malady severity, and to estimate therapy. Data may also be used in prescribing exercice by determining a person's exercice ability.
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