Table 2: Ventilatory Changes in Class II & III CHF Patients.

VO2max VE/VCO2@AT RCP
DR -1.4 ± 8.5 4.9 ± -6.4 5.8 ± 9.8
PL -7.8 ± 7.3 -6.9 ± 9.1 -1.4 ± 8.5
Note:
RCP = Respiratory compensation point
VE/VCO2 = Ventilatory efficiency
VO2max = Maximal oxygen consumption
PL = Placebo

Adapted from Carter, et al. [41].