VO₂ Max Testing for Heart Disease
Professional VO₂ max testing for heart disease patients. Cardiac rehab support, safe exercise guidance, and cardiovascular fitness monitoring with medical clearance.
VO₂ max testing is valuable for heart disease patients:
- Assess current cardiovascular capacity
- Establish safe exercise intensity limits
- Support cardiac rehabilitation programs
- Track cardiovascular improvements
- Exercise prescription for secondary prevention
⚠️ Physician clearance mandatory before testing
- Cardiologist approval required
- Recent cardiac workup (stress test, echo, etc.)
- Stable cardiac status (no recent changes)
- Appropriate medication management
- We coordinate with your cardiology team
VO₂ max testing supports post-cardiac rehab maintenance:
- After completing Phase III cardiac rehab
- Transition to independent exercise
- Know safe training zones
- Annual fitness monitoring
For myocardial infarction (MI) survivors:
- Typically 3-6 months post-MI
- Cardiologist clearance essential
- VO₂ max testing guides safe exercise
- Secondary prevention through fitness
Congestive heart failure (CHF) patients benefit from exercise:
- VO₂ max is impaired in CHF
- Testing establishes safe exercise intensity
- Exercise improves CHF outcomes
- Close coordination with cardiology team
After CABG, valve surgery, or other cardiac procedures:
- Typically 3-6 months post-surgery
- Complete cardiac rehab first
- Establish post-surgery fitness baseline
- Guide long-term exercise program
Wahoo KICKR Bike: Most common choice-seated, controlled intensity progression
Treadmill: Walking protocol if approved by cardiologist
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Complete cardiac rehabilitation fitness assessment with continuous monitoring.
Cardiologist clearance MANDATORY. Recent cardiac testing documentation required.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Behind Hindquarter restaurant (second entrance off Dakota St.)
Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
Professional VO₂ max testing for cardiac rehabilitation and post-MI fitness assessment.
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Book testing with cardiologist clearance and recent cardiac workup.
Schedule Your Test🚨 MEDICAL CLEARANCE MANDATORY
VO₂ max testing for heart disease patients requires explicit clearance from your cardiologist. We need documentation of recent cardiac testing (stress test, echocardiogram, etc.) and stable cardiac status.
Testing will stop immediately if cardiac symptoms develop (chest pain, severe shortness of breath, arrhythmia, etc.). Emergency protocols are in place.