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Functional Capacity Assessment in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure through the Six-minute Walk Test in the Cardiology Department of Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital, Burkina Faso

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Naibe DT, Kambire Y, Yameogo RA, Mandi DG, Mianroh LH, Nebie LAV, Zabsonre P and Niakara A

 

 

Functional Capacity Assessment in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure through the Six-minute Walk Test in the Cardiology Department of Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital, Burkina Faso

Objectives: We aim to evaluate functional capacity in patients with chronic heart failure, using the six-minute walk test in the cardiology department of Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital.

Patients and methods: We conducted a prospective study from December 1st 2013 to March 31st 2014. Hospitalized patients with chronic heart failure who gave their informed consent were included. Functional exerc... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8602.1000238

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