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Test Termination Criteria Group Comparison
| Variable |
Non-BB
n = 70 n (%) |
BB n = 23 n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Reached RER ≥ 1.0 | 38 (55.1) | 13 (56.5) |
| Reached 85% of age predicted HR | 18 (26.1) | 2 (8.7) |
| Reached both RER & HR | 3(4.3) | 0 (0.0) |
| Unable to maintain cadence | 4 (5.8) | 2 (8.7) |
| High blood pressure response | 4 (5.8) | 2 (8.7) |
| Participant wanted to stop | 2 (2.7) | 1 (4.3) |
| Other | ||
| (equipment malfunction) | 1 (4.3) | |
| (no supervision – test stopped at 70%) | 1 (4.3) | |
| (GXT test stopped early by tech) | 1 (1.3) | 1 (4.3) |
