Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular
Date | Measurement | Severity | Notes |
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December 16, 2024 01:12 PM | 1.783 | Normal (1.672 - 1.978) | Mostly meat, some sweets, fruits, sauna, test directly after lunch |
November 29, 2024 12:11 PM | 1.816 | Normal (1.672 - 1.978) | |
November 18, 2024 12:11 PM | 1.811 | Normal (1.672 - 1.978) | No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes |
November 5, 2024 11:11 AM | 1.81 | Normal (1.672 - 1.978) | No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes |
October 24, 2024 12:10 PM | 1.805 | Normal (1.672 - 1.978) | No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes |
October 17, 2024 07:10 AM | 1.8 | Normal (1.672 - 1.978) | Stopped strict carnivore diet, more fruits, no supplements |
October 8, 2024 12:10 PM | 1.954 | Normal (1.672 - 1.978) | Snake juice fasting continues, Beef yesterday. Electrolytes. No supplements. Long walk in the evening. |
October 7, 2024 06:10 AM | 1.96 | Normal (1.672 - 1.978) | 36 hours of water fasting with electrolytes, Magnesium |
October 5, 2024 10:10 AM | 1.966 | Normal (1.672 - 1.978) | Bacon, Eggs, Vitamin C, Homocysteine Resist, Magnesium, Zinc |
October 4, 2024 09:10 AM | 1.972 | Normal (1.672 - 1.978) | Zinc, B complex, Vitamin C, 1 liter blueberry juice, K2, Calcium, Vit D, Collagen, Beef |
Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular
Vascular elasticity refers to the ability of your arteries to expand and contract as blood is pumped from your heart throughout your body. Think of it like the flexibility of a rubber band – healthy blood vessels can stretch and relax, allowing for smooth blood flow.
Stroke Volume (SV): This is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each beat. When SV increases, vascular elasticity also tends to increase. It's like how a bigger pump stretches the hose more.
Emptying Rate: This is how quickly your heart pushes out blood. Interestingly, if your heart pumps too fast, it can actually decrease vascular elasticity. It's like a balloon that's inflated too quickly – it doesn't stretch as much.
Overall Vascular Health: The health of your blood vessels plays a crucial role. If your arteries become stiff or damaged, it can reduce their elasticity. Imagine if the rubber band gets old and loses its stretchiness – that's what happens to your blood vessels if they're not healthy.
It's important to look at multiple factors to understand the health of your blood vessels:
High Stroke Volume, Normal Emptying Rate, and Small Elasticity: This might indicate a potential issue with stiffening of the blood vessels. However, it's essential not to rely solely on one factor.
Indications of Increased Elasticity: Mildly elevated systolic blood pressure, slightly reduced diastolic blood pressure, and slightly increased pulse pressure could suggest better vascular elasticity.
Signs of Decreased Elasticity: Conditions like mild atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, or symptoms like chest pain associated with blood stagnation or Yang Qi deficiency might indicate a decline in vascular elasticity.
Maintaining good vascular elasticity is crucial for overall cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. Flexible blood vessels can adapt to changes in blood flow and pressure, reducing the risk of conditions like high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease.
Just like keeping your muscles flexible with exercise, it's important to take care of your blood vessels. By understanding vascular elasticity and its influencing factors, you can work towards maintaining a healthy heart and circulatory system.
Remember, small lifestyle changes like eating a balanced diet, staying physically active, managing stress, and avoiding smoking can go a long way in promoting good vascular health. If you have concerns about your vascular elasticity or overall heart health, it's always best to consult with a healthcare professional.