| Maximal oxygen uptake is not limited by a central nervous system governor. | |
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PMID: 17068219 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We tested the hypothesis that the work of the heart was not a limiting factor in the attainment of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max). We measured cardiac output (Q) and blood pressures (BP) during exercise at two different rates of maximal work to estimate the work of the heart through calculation of the rate-pressure product, as a part of the ongoing discussion regarding factors limiting VO2 max. Eight well-trained men (age 24.4 +/- 2.8 yr, weight 81.3 +/- 7.8 kg, and VO2 max 59.1 +/- 2.0 ml x min(-1) x kg(-1)) performed two maximal combined arm and leg exercises, differing 10% in watts, with average duration of time to exhaustion of 4 min 50 s and 3 min 40 s, respectively. There were no differences between work rates in measured VO2 max, maximal Q, and peak heart rate between work rates (0.02 l/min, 0.3 l/min, and 0.8 beats/min, respectively), but the systolic, diastolic, and calculated mean BP were significantly higher (19, 5, and 10 mmHg, respectively) in the higher than in the lower maximal work rate. The products of heart rate times systolic or mean BP and Q times systolic or mean BP were significantly higher (3,715, 1,780, 569, and 1,780, respectively) during the higher than the lower work rate. Differences in these four products indicate a higher mechanical work of the heart on higher than lower maximal work rate. Therefore, this study does not support the theory, which states that the work of the heart, and consequently VO2 max, during maximal exercise is hindered by a command from the central nervous system aiming at protecting the heart from being ischemic. |
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Authors:
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T Brink-Elfegoun; L Kaijser; T Gustafsson; B Ekblom |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2006-10-26 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) Volume: 102 ISSN: 8750-7587 ISO Abbreviation: J. Appl. Physiol. Publication Date: 2007 Feb |
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Created Date: 2007-02-07 Completed Date: 2007-03-22 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8502536 Medline TA: J Appl Physiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 781-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. |
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Adult Blood Pressure / physiology Cardiac Output / physiology Central Nervous System / physiology* Exercise / physiology Heart / physiology* Heart Rate / physiology Humans Male Oxygen Consumption / physiology* Physical Exertion / physiology* Pulmonary Gas Exchange |
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