Desaturation on 6-min walk test: A test with high negative predictive value to rule out pulmonary hypertension in interstitial lung diseases

Introduction: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is one of the major complications of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) that contributes to increased morbidity and mortality. Predicting and promptly diagnosing PH may improve the outcome in these patients. We evaluated the utility of 6-min walk test (6MWT)...

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Main Authors:	Vishwas Gupta, Swapnil Manaji Thorve, Pralhad Prabhakar Prabhudesai
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher 2020-01-01
Series:	Indian Journal of Respiratory Care
Subjects:	6-min walk test desaturation interstitial lung diseases pulmonary hypertension
Online Access:	http://www.ijrconline.org/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2020;volume=9;issue=2;spage=196;epage=198;aulast=Gupta
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