John is a 55 year old officer with the Greenville Police Department who comes to the HPL for an evaluation. The plan is to complete an EKG stress test with John as part of the HPL assessment to determine if he is physically healthy enough to continue his job duties. His basic health information - resting BP: 128/86; HR rest: 75; Weight: 165lbs; BMI: 28.5 kg/m2. You inquire as to how he is feeling, and he responds that he had a cough, congestion, and body aches the day before but has taken some DayQuil to help him feel better. He says despite the cough and running nose he feels that he can exercise today. Would you test this person, yes or no? If yes, please indicate what protocol you would choose and whether or not the test would be maximal or submaximal? Please include your rationale.
John is a 55 year old officer with the Greenville Police Department who comes to the HPL for an evaluation. The plan is to complete an EKG stress test with John as part of the HPL assessment to determine if he is physically healthy enough to continue his job duties. His basic health information - resting BP: 128/86; HR rest: 75; Weight: 165lbs; BMI: 28.5 kg/m2. You inquire as to how he is feeling, and he responds that he had a cough, congestion, and body aches the day before but has taken some DayQuil to help him feel better. He says despite the cough and running nose he feels that he can exercise today. Would you test this person, yes or no? If yes, please indicate what protocol you would choose and whether or not the test would be maximal or submaximal? Please include your rationale.
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