Key result
The six-minute walk test demonstrated good reliability, moderate correlation with peak VO2, and significant ability to predict functional capacity in CHF patients walking ≤490 meters.
Why the study?
Does the six-minute walk test reliably predict functional capacity (peak VO2) in patients with chronic heart failure?
Systematic Review
Does the six-minute walk test reliably predict functional capacity (peak VO2) in patients with chronic heart failure?
The 6MWT is a reliable and moderately valid tool for predicting functional capacity in chronic heart failure patients, particularly those with lower exercise capacity (walking ≤490 meters).
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Supports 6MWT for predicting functional capacity in CHF patients walking ≤490 m; reinforces its clinical and research utility.
Pollentier et al. (2010) conducted a systematic review in Chronic heart failure. Six-minute walk test (6MWT) was evaluated on Functional capacity as defined by peak VO2 levels. The six-minute walk test demonstrated good reliability, moderate correlation with peak VO2, and significant ability to predict functional capacity in CHF patients walking ≤490 meters.
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