METHODS FOR SCREENING AND TREATING PATIENTS WITH COMPROMISED CARDIOPULMONARY FUNCTION

摘要

Methods are described for screening patients suffering from compromised cardiopulmonary function to determine if they will benefit from arteriovenous fistula therapy. Performance of an exercise regimen by the patients both in the presence and absence of supplemental oxygen is measured. Those patients whose performance improves in the presence of supplemental oxygen are considered likely candidates for benefitting from arteriovenous therapy.