Research & Testing Services — Cardiovascular and Applied Physiology Laboratory

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Building Knowledge on Modifiable Health Factors to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk

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**RESEARCH AND *TESTING SERVICES** (coming soon)*

DXA, DEXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, body composition, body density — Body Composition

We measure body composition and bone mineral density using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). [Biorender image]

cardiopulmonary exercise testing, VO2max, VO2peak — Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

We measure oxygen consumption, breathing efficiency, and fuel utilization during exercise testing (treadmill or cycling options).

flow-mediated dilation, artery health, vascular function, blood vessel — Blood Vessel Function

We measure brachial artery flow-mediated dilation non-invasively. This is the gold standard measure of vascular endothelial function.

ambulatory blood pressure, gold standard, 24-hour blood pressure — Ambulatory Blood Pressure

We measuring 24-hour blood pressure using automated monitors; the gold standard measure for blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.

Sphygmocor XCEL, arterial stiffness, pulse wave analysis — Arterial Stiffness & Blood Pressure Waveform Analysis

We measure arterial stiffness (applanation tonometry) and central pressure waveforms (upper arm cuff) non-invasively.

blood pressure, health, monitor, heart rate — Blood Pressure

We measure resting blood pressure using validated automated oscillometric monitors.

blood, blood draw, blood analysis — Blood Biomarker Analysis

We measure several health biomarkers (e.g., cholesterol) in venous blood samples.

inspiratory muscle strength training, IMST, respiratory, pulmonary function test — Respiratory Function

We measure peak inspiratory pressure, standard pulmonary function tests, and maximal voluntary ventilation. (Photo credit: Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

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physical activity, exercise, tracking, activity, actigraph — Physical Activity & Sleep Monitoring

We use waist and wrist accelerometers to measure physical activity and sleep habits in daily life.

finometer, beat to beat blood pressure, hemodynamics, cardiovascular — Beat-to-beat Hemodynamic Monitoring

We use a cutting edge finger pressure cuff to measure blood pressure for each heartbeat non-invasively.

echocardiography, heart function, heart, echo, cardiac — Cardiac Function

We use echocardiography to measure heart function non-invasively at rest and during cycling exercise.

eucapnic voluntary hyperpnea, oxygen cost of breathing — Oxygen Cost of Breathing

We measure the cardiovascular responses to hyperventilation safely by using a medical-grade gas mixture with slightly elevated carbon dioxide to prevent dizziness.

handgrip exercise, exercise pressor reflex, laboratory — Exercise Pressor Reflex Function

We study the difference reflexes that raise blood pressure during exercise using a battery of passive wrist movement, isometric exercise, and post-exercise circulatory occlusion.

transcranial doppler, brain blood flow, ultrasound, brain health — Brain Blood Flow

We use sonography to measure brain blood flow non-invasively.

MSNA, sympathetic, sympathetic nervous system — Nervous System Function

We use ultrasound-guided microneurography to measure sympathetic nervous system activity directly.