Increase in walk distance is not enough evidence to add a walk to the 6-minute walk test

Hernandes N.A., Wouters E.F.M., Meijer K., Annegarn J., Pitta F., Spruit M.A.

Source: Eur Respir J 2011; 38: 1240-1241
Journal Issue: November

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