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A New Clinically Applicable Measure of Functional Status in Patients With Heart Failure

Authors :
Harris, Kristie M.
Krantz, David S.
Kop, Willem J.
Marshall, Joanne
Robinson, Shawn W.
Marshall, Jennifer M.
Gottlieb, Stephen S.
Source :
JACC: Heart Failure; June 2017, Vol. 5 Issue: 6 p411-420, 10p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

This study reports the development and predictive value of the 60-foot walk test (60ftWT), a brief functional status measure for patients with heart failure (HF). The goal was to develop a test suitable for clinical settings and appropriate for patients with walking impairments.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22131779
Volume :
5
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
JACC: Heart Failure
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs41384784
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jchf.2017.02.005