Test / Diagnostic Procedure: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)

At OneWelbeck the CPET test is carried out on an exercise bike, so your doctor can get the most accurate information about your heart and oxygen rates in situ.

Bookings: bookings.lunghealth@onewelbeck.com

Tel: 020 3653 2006

Why get a CPET Test?

If you are at any fitness level from a normal exerciser to a professional athlete, you can book a CPET heart health screening test appointment using the form at the bottom of this page.

However, if you notice that when you are exercising you have symptoms including:

You should consult your doctor immediately.


Treatment

The CPET test is situated in the OneWelbeck Heart Health and OneWelbeck Lung Health centre. The test evaluates your heart and exercise capacity, which is used to diagnose:

  • Cardiovascular and heart disease,
  • Undiagnosed exercise intolerance involving cardiac and respiratory limitations,
  • Dyspnoea on exertion (breathlessness with exercise),
  • Respiratory diseases,
  • Evaluate exercise and athletic performance.

At OneWelbeck the CPET test is carried out on an exercise bike, so your doctor can get the most accurate information about your heart and oxygen rates in situ.

Screening your heart health is crucial for catching and preventing serious heart conditions, monitoring your heart health, and helping you to continue exercising late on into life.


Recovery/Risks

You can eat and drink as usual. Depending on how you feel you may go about your normal routine or take it easy if you feel tired.


Test / diagnostic pricing

Please contact the centre to discuss pricing.


Overview

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Health Insurance

This service or treatment is generally covered by most health insurance policies. You are responsible for checking your insurance policy cover, and you may need a referral letter. Check which insurance companies are covered.

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Doctor Referral Only

You will generally need to get a referral letter from your NHS GP, Private GP, or other doctor to access this service or treatment. Find out more including how we can assist you

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Self-Pay Available

This treatment is available for self-paying users. If you would like to see more information on pricing visit our pricing and payments page.

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Fixed Price Package

For peace of mind, this service or treatment is available for an all-inclusive fixed price package.

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Same Day Availability

We usually have same-day appointments available for this service. Please call us to book.