SIX-MINUTE WALK TEST IN ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION PATIENTS

Abstract

The most common cause of morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing nations worldwide is myocardial infarction (MI). Functional capacity can be assessed using the 6MWTapproach, which is inexpensive, practical, and nearly accurate. Early exercise testing after an AMI may be benecial in determining functional capacity and the ability to conduct everyday tasks at home and at work. It may also be used to assess medical therapy's success and estimate the likelihood of experiencing a future cardiac event. The 6MWT represents the level of daily living activities, and it may be a safe and practical choice for determining functional capability in the early stages of acute myocardial infarction. The increased efciency of AMI therapy is shown by reduced hospitalisation periods, with patients who do not have difculties often being discharged from the hospital in fewer than ve days. The safe execution of this test, particularly in hospitalised patients who have had an AMI, has been inadequately documented. In this article, we will address the literature available for the safe execution of 6MWTafter acute MI to better understand the patient's selection and participation in rehabilitation as quickly as feasible.