Sit-to-stand test as a complementary assessment in patients with cardiovascular disease.

IntroductionThe 1-Minute Sit to Stand Test (STS1) has gained relevance as a simple, safe, and functional test in patients with cardiovascular disease, especially in settings where the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is not feasible. Its usefulness in assessing lower-extremity muscle strength makes it a complementary tool of increasing interest that can strengthen functional assessment batteries in this population.ObjectiveTo assess the correlation between the 6MWT and the STS1 as complementary tools in the functional assessment of patients with cardiovascular disease.Materials and methodsDescriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study conducted in 45 patients enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program at a quaternary care clinic in Cali, Colombia. The 6MWT and STS1 were administered, assessing physiological variables and physical performance variables. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used for bivariate analysis.ResultsThe mean age was 62.97 ± 12.58 years; 64.4% were women. Coronary artery disease was the most common diagnosis (73.3%). A moderate positive correlation was found between the distance walked in the 6MWT and the number of repetitions in the STS1 (r=0.610; p