Is the Six-Minute Walk Test the Key to Boost Postoperative Clinical Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery?

Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: Isadora Salvador Rocco, Walter Jose Gomes, Caroline Bublitz, Alexandra Ribeiro Monte Sião, Nelson Américo Hossne, Solange Guizilini
DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2024-0241
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Abstract

Background:Implications: For its continuous numeric characteristic, the 6MWT holds promising potential to solidify thresholds to predict outcomes in future studies and clinical practices, paving the way for optimizing results in cardiac surgery.CABG=coronary artery bypass grafting; METs=metabolic costs; wMRT=work corrected mean response time.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

Publication details

Journal / source
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Publisher
Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular
Volume
41
Issue
1
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN