Correlation of 6 ‐min walk test with left ventricular function and quality of life in heart failure due to Chagas disease

ConclusionsThe distance walked during the 6MWT correlates with BNP, quality of life and parameters of left ventricular diastolic function in ChD patients with heart failure. We propose this test to be adopted in endemic areas with limited resources to aid in the identification of patients who need referral for tertiary centres for further evaluation and treatment.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - September 5, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mayara C. Chambela, Mauro F. F. Mediano, Roberto R. Ferreira, Andr é M. Japiassú, Mariana C. Waghabi, Gilberto M. S. Silva, Roberto M. Saraiva Tags: Original Article Source Type: research