Walking test

The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is a cardiorespiratory exercise test that measures the maximum distance a person can walk in 6 minutes.

What is it for?

• The test helps to establish the prognosis, assess the progression and response to treatment of respiratory diseases.
• Assess the necessity and effect of certain treatments. It is necessary, for example, to determine the use of oxygen.

Preparation:

• The patient should come in on any empty stomach
• Comfortable clothing and footwear
• No smoking a few hours before the test.