Cardiorespiratory indices stress echocardiographic test in young people with sarcoidosis in the early stages

Abstract

Patients with sarcoidosis are usually young people with active lifestyle. On early stages of the disease, clinical symptoms are commonly absent, and its detection occurs by chance. The results of examining this group of patients at rest may not exceed the normal values, therefore it s necessary asses them at the peak of exercise. Undoubtedly, it is important not only to assess the extent of cardiorespiratory system lesion, but also to estimate physical reserve, physical activity level they can perform without harming their health and aggravating underlying disease. Cardiorespiratory stress-echocardiography allows to get complete information for patients with sarcoidosis.