6MWT
Medical abbreviation · Rehabilitation
| Stands for | Six-minute walk test |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
6MWT stands for Six-minute walk test, a rehabilitation abbreviation.
Submaximal exercise test measuring how far a person can walk on a flat course in six minutes, with rests allowed. It assesses functional capacity in lung disease, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and rehabilitation.
Example: 6MWT 320 m, SpO2 nadir 87%, Borg dyspnea 5; O2 qualification met.
Usage notes
The American Thoracic Society published standard guidelines in 2002, recommending a 30-meter corridor. Distance, oxygen saturation, heart rate and dyspnea are recorded. The test is also used to qualify patients for home oxygen and to assess candidates for lung transplant.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.