CPET Interpretation High-Risk — FRCA Final MCQ

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CPET: VO2 peak 12 mL/kg/min, AT 9 mL/kg/min for oesophagectomy. Interpretation?

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Correct answer: E — Poor capacity — high risk, MDT discussion

VO2 peak <15 and AT <11 = significantly impaired for major surgery. Prompts MDT discussion, prehabilitation programme, comorbidity optimisation, HDU/ICU planning, full informed consent regarding elevated risk.

Reference: RCOA/ACPGBI – 2023 – POETTS guidelines