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

Jeffrey M HaynesGregg L RuppelDavid A Kaminsky

Published in: ERJ open research (2020)

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.

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