Association of Cardiorespiratory Fitness With Long-term Mortality Among Adults Undergoing Exercise Treadmill Testing

Importance

Adverse cardiovascular findings associated with habitual vigorous exercise have raised new questions regarding the benefits of exercise and fitness.

Objective

To assess the association of all-cause mortality and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients undergoing exercise treadmill testing.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This retrospective cohort study enrolled patients at a tertiary care academic medical...