A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
José Antônio Caldas Teixeira, Leandro Rocha Messias, Kátia Pedreira Dias, Washington Luiz Batista da Costa, Roberto Macedo Cascon, [...]
José Antônio Caldas Teixeira, Leandro Rocha Messias, Kátia Pedreira Dias, Washington Luiz Batista da Costa, Roberto Macedo Cascon, [...]
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20180001
Abstract Background: Few studies have used portable gas analyzers during the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) in patients with heart failure and normal ejection fraction (HFNEF). Objectives: To analyze the kinetics of hemodynamic, ventilatory, and metabolic variables in patients with HFNEF during the T6m using a portable gas analyzer. Methods: Prospective, analytical study with an intentional, non-probabilistic, convenience sample. In total, 24 patients with HFNEF and past hospital admissions due to a clinical diagnosis of heart failure (HF) were included using […]
Keywords: Heart Failure; Blood Gas Analysis; Stroke Volume; Exercise; Walk Test