Six Minute Walk Test: A Tool for Predicting Mortality in Chronic Pulmonary Diseases

Introduction: Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is a simple test used to measure exercise capacity in Chronic Pulmonary Diseases (CPDs). Decreased exercise capacity significantly affects the quality of life. The 6MWT is a known tool to measure exercise capacity and quality of life in CPD. However, the...

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Main Authors: MP Swathi Karanth, Nilkanth Tukaram Awad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9723/24707_CE(EK)_F(RK)_PF1(PrG_PY)_PFA(P_PrG).pdf