Abstract:| The myocardial infarction (MI) alters left ventricle diastolic function (LVDF) in different grades, which may reflect on functional capacity (FC). This study aimed to assess, in patients with recent MI, the relation between LVDF and FC evaluated by the distance covered during the six minute walking test (6MWT). Fifty-six uncomplicated MI inpatients were selected after discharge from the coronary care unit and submitted to tests. Statistic analyses were carried out considering all patients for correlations an… Show more
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