| Abbreviations, acronyms & symbols | |
|---|---|
| 6MWT | = Six-minute walk test |
| ACSM | = American College of Sports Medicine |
| AHA | = American Heart Association |
| BMI | = Body mass index |
| CABG | = Coronary artery bypass grafting |
| FEV1 | = Forced expiratory volume in the first second |
| FEV1/FVC | = Forced expiratory coefficient in the first second |
| FVC | = Forced vital capacity |
| ICU | = Intensive care unit |
| LL | = Lower limbs |
| PEF | = Peak expiratory flow |
| UL | = Upper limbs |
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