Myocardial Oxygen Consumption

Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular

Latest measurements

Date Measurement Severity Notes
December 16, 2024 01:12 PM 3.764 Normal (3.321-4.244) Mostly meat, some sweets, fruits, sauna, test directly after lunch
November 29, 2024 12:11 PM 3.435 Normal (3.321-4.244)  
November 18, 2024 12:11 PM 3.42 Normal (3.321-4.244) No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes
November 5, 2024 11:11 AM 3.415 Normal (3.321-4.244) No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes
October 24, 2024 12:10 PM 3.409 Normal (3.321-4.244) No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes
October 17, 2024 07:10 AM 3.417 Normal (3.321-4.244) Stopped strict carnivore diet, more fruits, no supplements
October 8, 2024 12:10 PM 4.232 Normal (3.321-4.244) Snake juice fasting continues, Beef yesterday. Electrolytes. No supplements. Long walk in the evening.
October 7, 2024 06:10 AM 4.234 Normal (3.321-4.244) 36 hours of water fasting with electrolytes, Magnesium
October 5, 2024 10:10 AM 4.229 Normal (3.321-4.244) Bacon, Eggs, Vitamin C, Homocysteine Resist, Magnesium, Zinc
October 4, 2024 09:10 AM 4.224 Normal (3.321-4.244) Zinc, B complex, Vitamin C, 1 liter blueberry juice, K2, Calcium, Vit D, Collagen, Beef

Predictions

Predictions based on Least Squares linear regression model

Prediction for Predicted to happen
3.321 Normal (3.321-4.244) August 30, 2025 10:08 PM

Myocardial Oxygen Consumption

Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular

Myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2) refers to the amount of oxygen that the heart utilizes per minute. This is a crucial measure in understanding how efficiently the heart is functioning and how much work it is doing to pump blood throughout the body.

Factors Influencing Myocardial Oxygen Consumption:

  1. Heart Rate:

    • When your heart beats faster, it requires more oxygen to fuel its activity. This means that if your heart rate is high, your heart is consuming more oxygen.
  2. Myocardial Contractility:

    • This refers to how strongly the heart muscle contracts with each beat. If the heart is contracting forcefully, it requires more oxygen to sustain this level of activity.
  3. Myocardial Contraction Time:

    • The duration of each contraction also affects oxygen consumption. If the heart muscle spends more time contracting (either due to prolonged contractions or increased heart rate), it will demand more oxygen.

Ideal State:

  • The goal for optimal heart function is to have a balance where oxygen consumption is low while still efficiently meeting the body's demands. This means that the heart is able to do its job effectively without overworking itself.

In summary, myocardial oxygen consumption is a vital parameter that reflects the workload of the heart. By understanding the factors influencing it, doctors can assess heart function and tailor treatments to ensure the heart is operating at its best.