Non-invasive prediction of the first ventilatory threshold in Chinese patients with chronic heart failure for personalized exercise prescription - Report - MDSpire

Non-invasive prediction of the first ventilatory threshold in Chinese patients with chronic heart failure for personalized exercise prescription

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  • Xiaoling Liu

  • Jue Yuan

  • Qingxuan Yang

  • Yuxuan Fan

  • Wenjuan Xiu

  • Yuqin Shen

  • July 6, 2026

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Non-invasive Models for Estimating the Initial Ventilatory Threshold in CHF Patients

Overview

This study developed non-invasive prediction models for the first ventilatory threshold (VT1) in chronic heart failure (CHF) patients, addressing the limitations of traditional exercise intensity prescriptions. The models demonstrated strong agreement with standardized cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) results.

Background

Chronic heart failure (CHF) affects millions globally and poses significant challenges for healthcare systems. Accurate exercise intensity prescription is crucial for the success of cardiac rehabilitation programs. Traditional methods of estimating exercise intensity may not be suitable for CHF patients.

Data Highlights

ModelRMSEICC
VO2-VT10.651.42 mL/kg/min0.79
HR-VT10.578.4 bpm0.71

Key Findings

  • 80% of CHF patients achieved VO2-VT1 at 60%–90% of peak VO2.
  • 75.6% reached HR-VT1 at 70%–90% of peak HR.
  • The VO2-VT1 prediction model showed strong agreement with CPET results.
  • The HR-VT1 model demonstrated moderate-to-strong agreement with CPET.
  • Bland-Altman analysis indicated good agreement for both models.

Clinical Implications

The validated non-invasive models for estimating VT1 can facilitate personalized exercise prescriptions for CHF patients.

Conclusion

The study presents validated models that provide a practical alternative for estimating VT1 in CHF patients.

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  2. Pediatric Cardiology, 2023 -- Assessment of Cardiovascular Metrics through Open Field Exercise Testing in Children with Congenital Heart Defects
  3. Intensive Care Medicine, 2012 -- Highlights from Intensive Care Medicine 2012: Focus on Noninvasive Ventilation, Patient Monitoring, Ventilator Interactions, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sedation Practices, Pediatric Considerations, and Additional Topics
  4. Clinical Research in Cardiology, 2024 -- Elevated Respiratory Exchange Ratio During Post-Exercise Recovery: A Potential Prognostic Indicator in HFrEF Patients
  5. J Geriatr Cardiol, 2025 -- Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure
  6. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2025 -- Detection of exercise intensity thresholds in patients with chronic heart failure based on correlation properties of heart rate variability
  7. PubMed, 2023 -- Effectiveness of different exercise modalities in Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction. A systematic review with network meta-analysis
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