Respiratory Muscle Strength, the Six‐Minute Walk Test and Quality of Life in Chagas Cardiomyopathy

ConclusionThe inspiratory muscle strength is reduced, and the decreased quality of life has a negative influence on the physical and emotional aspects of the patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy. No correlation was found between perceived exertion and the reduction of respiratory muscle strength. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Physiotherapy Research International - May 23, 2013 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Fabiana Cavalcanti Vieira, Patrícia Érika Melo Marinho, Daniella Cunha Brandão, Odwaldo Barbosa e Silva Tags: Research Article Source Type: research