Exercise Intensity during 6-Minute Walk Test in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease

Conclusion More than half of patients with symptomatic PAD achieved VT during the 6-minute walk test. Women and patients with higher cardiorespiratory fitness are less likely to achieve VT during the 6-minute walk test, which indicates that ground walking may be more intense for this group. This should be considered when prescribing ground walking exercise for these patients. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 114(3):486-492)
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research