Cardiopulmonary exercise capacity and limitations 3 months after COVID-19 hospitalisation

Abstract

One-third of participants experienced <i>V</i>'_O₂ _peak <80% predicted 3 months after hospital discharge for COVID-19. Dyspnoeic participants were characterised by lower exercise capacity due to obesity and lower ventilatory efficiency. Ventilation and ventilatory efficiency were similar between ICU- and non-ICU-treated participants.