Safety of the Six-Minute Walk Test in Hospitalized Cardiac Patients

Abstract

This is an observational, cross-sectional, conducted in 30 patients with heart disease who were hospitalized. Two 6MWT practices were carried along a 20-meter corridor. The distance traveled, the cardiorespiratory parameters and signs of intolerance to physical exertion were collected. The adverse effects identified in both practices were classified as non-cardiopulmonary and cardiopulmonary, and in the latter group, divided into non-serious and serious.