New diagnostic capabilities of the 6-minute walk test in COPD patients


DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/therapy.2022.4suppl.5-8

Babkin A.P.

Voronezh State Medical University named after N.N. Burdenko, Voronezh, Russian Federation
Abstract. The paper presents a comprehensive assessment of a modified 6-minute walking test in COPD patients using continuous dynamic pulse oximetry, which expands the diagnostic capabilities of stress testing.
Keywords: 6-minute walking test, pulse oximetry, COPD, exercise tolerance
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