Subject characteristics, pulmonary function, and peak exercise values obtained during incremental exercise
| Measured | % predicted | |
|---|---|---|
| Values presented are mean (SD). | ||
| FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second; FVC, forced vital capacity; TLC, total lung capacity; FRC, functional residual capacity; Tlco, carbon monoxide transfer factor; V˙o2peak, peak O2 uptake; V˙epeak, peak expired ventilation; HRpeak, peak exercise heart rate. | ||
| Age (years) | 68 (8) | |
| Height (cm) | 165 (12) | |
| Body mass (kg) | 68.7 (14.0) | |
| Pulmonary function | ||
| FEV1 (l) | 1.35 (0.50) | 52 (15) |
| FVC (l) | 2.86 (1.15) | 87 (8) |
| FEV1/FVC (%) | 48 (7) | |
| TLC (l) | 6.64 (1.87) | 126 (18) |
| FRC (l) | 4.40 (1.21) | 144 (20) |
| Tlco (ml/min/mmHg) | 9.32 (0.76) | 46 (13) |
| Incremental exercise test | ||
| V˙o2peak (ml/kg/min) | 14.8 (2.3) | 61.3 (14.5) |
| Peak power (W) | 57 (25) | |
| V˙epeak (l/min) | 38.4 (15.3) | 82.0 (8.4) |
| HR peak (beats/min) | 126 (13) | 82.6 (9.6) |