The aim of the study is that evaluation of basic and accessory respiratory muscles and their relationship of six minute walk test in patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
52
subjective and objective measurement will be performed in patients with PAH
Istanbul university-cerrahpasa cardiology institute
Istanbul, Haseki, Turkey (Türkiye)
pectoralis muscle strength
pectoralis muscle strength will be evaluated with hand held dynamometers according to muscle test technique
Time frame: 15 minute
serratus anterior muscle strength
Serratus anterior muscle strength will be evaluated with hand held dynamometers according to muscle test technique
Time frame: 15 minutes
sternocleidomasteoideus muscle strength
sternocleidomasteoideus muscle strength will be evaluated with hand held dynamometers according to muscle test technique
Time frame: 15 minutes
Respiratory mouth pressure
Respiratory mouth pressure will be measured to determine maximally inspiratory pressure and maximally expiratory pressure according to ATS/ERS guidelines.
Time frame: 15 minutes
Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
Six minute walk test will be performed to evalute functionally exercise capacity according to ATS/ERS guidelines
Time frame: 30 minutes
Dyspnea assessment
London Chest Activity of Daily Living Scale will be used to sensation of dyspnea during activity of daily living.The scale consists of four domains: self-care (four items), domestic (six items), physical (two items) and leisure (three items). In total, the scale consisting of 15 items scored of 0 to 5. 0 means that "I wouldn't do anyway" and 5 means that "Someone else does it for me". Higher values indicate greater limitation due to the dyspnea
Time frame: 20 minutes
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