Myocardial Oxygen Consumption

Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular

Latest measurements

Date Measurement Severity Notes
February 14, 2025 12:02 PM 3.334 Normal (3.321-4.244) Vitamin C (20g daily)
February 3, 2025 12:02 PM 3.773 Normal (3.321-4.244) Vitamin C, Herbal tea
January 20, 2025 12:01 PM 4.146 Normal (3.321-4.244) Vitamin C, Zinc, Cytostatic drugs
November 25, 2024 01:11 PM 3.543 Normal (3.321-4.244)  
November 18, 2024 12:11 PM 3.547 Normal (3.321-4.244)  

Predictions

Predictions based on Least Squares linear regression model

Prediction for Predicted to happen
4.244 Mild (4.244-5.847) May 10, 2026 05:05 AM
5.847 Moderate (5.847-6.472) February 5, 2030 05:02 AM
6.472 Severe (>6.472) July 23, 2031 05:07 AM

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.