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- The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 Blueprint: The Guide I Wish I Had When I Started
- Oxygenâs Journey: How Your Body Turns Air Into Energy
- What Is Cardiac Output? A Doctorâs Breakdown of Your Heartâs Power
- Understanding VOâ Max: What It Measures, Why It Matters, and How to Estimate It
- VOâ Max: What It Really Tells Us About Your Heart, Lungs, and Longevity
Category: Exercise Physiology
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Oxygen. The eighth element on the periodic table. The molecule that makes our planet unique. The one that powers life, fuels metabolism, and shapes evolution. We all know what oxygen is â but have you ever asked yourself why we need it? What does it actually do once itâs inside our bodies? In this short article, weâll follow…
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If you’re a fitness junkie or in healthcare you’ve probably heard the term countless times before. But what does it really mean – and why is it so important? Cardiac output is the volume of blood your heart pumps out per minute. It is a direct reflection of how hard and how efficiently your heart…
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As physicians, we often emphasize the importance of routine labs and vital signs to assess cardiovascular healthâbut one of the most predictive and underutilized measures of long-term health risk is cardiorespiratory fitness, commonly quantified by VOâ max. VOâ max, or maximal oxygen consumption, represents the maximum capacity of an individualâs body to take in, transport, and utilize oxygen during strenuous exercise. Itâs…
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As a physician, Iâm often asked about VOâ maxâespecially by patients interested in optimizing athletic performance or tracking long-term health. The short answer: VOâ max is one of the most powerful indicators we have of cardiovascular fitness and overall physiological resilience. Itâs not just a number for elite athletes; itâs deeply relevant to your risk of disease and even mortality.…
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