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Six Minute Walk Test to assess functional capacity in chronic liver disease patients

Hatem Alameri

World Journal of Gastroenterology · 2007 · 96 citations · 34 references

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Abstract

6MWT is a useful tool for assessing physical function in CLD patients. We suggest that 6MWD may serve as a prognostic indicator in patients with liver cirrhosis.

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