Weight-based reference equations for the 6-min walk test can be misleading in obese patients

Weight-based reference equations for the 6-min walk test can produce normal results despite poor performance. Using ideal body weight- or non-weight-based reference equations for the 6-min walk test may produce more clinically meaningful results. https://bit.ly/2wE9Sdn

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Haynes, Jeffrey M., Ruppel, Gregg L., Kaminsky, David A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: European Respiratory Society 2020
Materias:
Correspondence
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7211947/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32420311
http://dx.doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00028-2020

Internet

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7211947/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32420311
http://dx.doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00028-2020

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