Association of six-minute walk test distance with postoperative complications in non-cardiac surgery: a secondary analysis of a multicentre prospective cohort study.
Ryan J RamosKarim S LadhaBrian H CuthbertsonMark A ShulmanPaul S MylesDuminda Nalaka Wijeysunderanull nullPublished in: Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie (2021)
Preoperative 6MWT distance had a modest association with moderate or severe complications after inpatient non-cardiac surgery. Further studies are needed to determine the optimal role of the 6MWT as an objective exercise test for informing preoperative risk stratification.