Using the 6-minute walking test to evaluate the effect of high-intensity interval training on the functional capacity in heart failure patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract:Background
Determining the effect of training on exercise capacity in chronic heart failure (CHF) patients is mainly done by measuring peak oxygen uptake (VO2 peak) through cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) [1,2]. However, CPET is not always available, especially in low-and middle-income countries. On the contrary, the 6-minute walk test (6MWT), a simpler and inexpensive alternative can be utilized, even in low resource settings [2,3].
Moderate continuous intensity tra… Show more
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