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Laboratory Values: Fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, and triglycerides were all within normal ranges
Graded Exercise Test Results (Balke-Ware Treadmill Test Protocol):
VO2 Peak: 19.46 ml/kg/min
Peak Exercise HR: 135 bpm
Peak Exercise BP: 182/90 mmHg
Notes: No ECG abnormalities
8. Briefly describe the Balke-Ware exercise test protocol. For what population(s) is this test useful? Do you agree with the use of the Balke-Ware exercise test protocol for Lisa? If not, what other test protocol and/or mode of testing do you believe should have been used? Explain/support your answers.