Variables for oxygen consumption during steady state exercise
| Patients (n = 10) | Controls (n = 10) | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RestingV˙o 2 (ml/kg/min) | 3.1 (0.6) | 3.2 (0.5) | −0.64 to 0.39 |
| PlateauV˙o 2 (ml/kg/min) | 8.6 (1.6) | 9.2 (1.8) | −2.23 to 1.00 |
| τ onset | 1.11 (0.23) | 0.92 (0.25) | −0.53 to 0.91 |
| τ offset | 1.29 (0.14) | 0.82 (0.07)† | 0.14 to 0.81 |
| O2 deficit (ml) | 6.4 (1.5) | 6.1 (2.1) | −5.2 to 5.7 |
| O2 debt (ml) | 7.2 (1.0) | 5.0 (0.6)2-150 | 0.3 to 4.69 |
Values are mean (SD).
↵2-150 p = 0.05, †p < 0.005 for the comparison of patients with controls.
CI, confidence interval; τ, time constant either of offset or onset.