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Study Highlights Role of 6-Minute Walk Test in Predicting the Severity of Sleep Apnea

The 6-minute walk test can act as a precursory measure

Researchers know that this walking test will not replace the effectiveness of a polysomnography, which is a test that is crucial for diagnosing sleep apnea. However, they believe that these results hold a solid foundation for the 6-minute walk test being a "precursory measure to the polysomnography."