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Table 3

Pre- and postapheresis values of 6-minute walk test distance and hemodynamic responses.

Characteristics(1)(2)
PreapheresisPostapheresisPreapheresisPostapheresis

6MWT (m)558663634674
6MWT (predicted%)72858287
Heart rate (beats/min, before)112949178
Heart rate (beats/min, after)170186192160
Heart rate (beats/min)589210182

6MWT: six-minute walk test.