QUANTUM MAGNETIC RESONANCE ANALYSER

A.(Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular) Analysis Report Card

1. Blood viscosity
It is a measurement of the thickness and stickiness of an individual's blood. It is a direct
measure of the ability of blood to flow through the blood vessels. ... Elevated blood
viscosity is a strong independent predictor of cardiovascular events.

"Viscosity is an indication of the 'thickness' of the blood, or its resistance to flowing

normally. When the blood is thicker, it moves sluggishly; there is an increased risk for red
cells to adhere to one another and form clots, and for there not to be enough oxygenation in a
given time to areas such as the legs or the brain, and to vital organs. The heart will work
harder to pump the needed oxygen to the body." She says that blood viscosity can increase
because of many factors, such as certain medications, too many red blood cells, high lipid
levels, and other conditions, including diabetes and cancer.

There are clues that you may be at risk for a blood viscosity issue. If you have other heart
health problems like blood clots or high cholesterol, or you're a regular smoker, then the
chances are also good that your blood might be more viscous than it should be

"1.Exercise definitely helps the blood flow better by improving the health of the arteries,
reducing blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol,
2.Quitting smoking goes a long way in improving overall health, reducing the clotting ability
of blood and reducing the chance of a heart attack.
3.Reducing fat in our diet,
4.losing weight,
5.keeping cholesterol in check,
6.keeping blood pressure under tight control all help directly and indirectly in reducing the
chance of heart attacks, which is essentially related to blood flow."
7. Drink 1 glass of water every hour.
B. Cholesterol Crystals

Cholesterol Crystals: Normal Range (56.749 – 67.522)

Definition:
Cholesterol Crystals, as cholesterol builds up along the wall of an artery, it crystallizes from
a liquid to a solid state and then expands. When the cholesterol crystallizes, two things can
happen. If it’s a big pool of cholesterol, it will expand, causing the “cap’ of the deposit to
tear off in the arterial wall. Or the crystals, which are sharp needle-like structures, pole their
way through the cap covering the cholesterol deposit. The crystals then work their way into
the bloodstream. It is the presence of this material, as well as damage to an artery, that
disrupts plaque and puts the body’s natural defense mechanism – clotting – into action,
which can lead to dangerous, if not fatal clots. Cholesterol in moderation is healthy and
necessary for life.

Levels:
If the cholesterol crystal readings are high, it can indicate a higher risk for hypertension and
stroke.
If the cholesterol crystal readings are low, it can indicate malnutrition.

Triglycerides are fats which are found in our food. When we eat, any fat in our food is
absorbed by our gut (intestine). It is then moved around the body, in our blood, as
triglycerides. The liver also makes triglycerides. They provide the energy that is needed by
our muscles and organs and help keep us warm.
Why do I have fat in my blood?

What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like material found in the blood stream. It is present in all of the
body's tissues. It is produced by the liver and also extracted from foods of animal origin such
as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products. Your body uses cholesterol to make essential
body substances such as cell walls, hormones and vitamin D. Cholesterol is needed to build
cell walls and to make hormones and vitamin D. Some of our cholesterol comes from the
food we eat; but most is made in the liver. When broken down cholesterol is used to make
bile acids which help us to digest our food.
Why should I care about my cholesterol?
While cholesterol is essential for life, too much of it in your blood can increase your risk for
stroke and heart disease.
Cholesterol travels through your bloodstream in protein/fat (lipoprotein) particles. One type
of particle, called low-density lipoprotein (LDL), delivers cholesterol to the body. LDLs are
often called "bad" cholesterol.
Another type of particle, called high-density lipoprotein (HDLs) assist in the removal of
cholesterol from the bloodstream. HDLs are often called "good" cholesterol. A high HDL
level (greater than 60) is considered to be a protective factor against heart disease.
If you have an excess amount of LDL in your bloodstream, waxy plaques can build up along
your artery walls, causing arteries to narrow. Over time, arteries may become damaged with
these plaques and susceptible to blood clots. This is called cardiovascular disease. A blood
clot in the heart can cause a heart attack. A blood clot in the brain can cause a stroke.
What are triglycerides and why should I care about them?
Triglycerides are the scientific name for the most common form of fat, found in both the
body and foods. Triglycerides attach to lipoprotein particles in the blood. Recent studies
indicate that elevated triglycerides are an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease
(CHD). Some triglyceride-rich lipoproteins may cause plaque build-up in the arteries.
A cholesterol builds up along the wall of an artery, it crystallizes from a liquid to a solid state
and then expands.
“As the cholesterol crystallizes, two things can happen,”“If it’s a big pool of cholesterol, it
will expand, causing the ‘cap’ of the deposit to tear off in the arterial wall. Or the crystals,
which are sharp, needle-like structures, poke their way through the cap covering the
cholesterol deposit, like nails through wood.”
The crystals then work their way into the bloodstream. It is the presence of this material, as
well as damage to an artery, that disrupts plaque and puts the body’s natural defense
mechanism – clotting – into action, which can lead to dangerous, if not fatal, clots.

Management:
Cholesterol management involves

1. diet and exercise.

2. Eating foods like fruits,

3. nuts and

4. vegetables

5. Oatmeal and

6. garlic have proven to lower LDL, the bad cholesterol and increasing HDL, the good
cholesterol.
 C. Fats in the blood

Fats that circulate in the blood are called lipids.

Cholesterol and triglycerides are both lipids.

They have essential roles in the body. In excess they are harmful.

Why do I have fat in my blood?

Most people have high levels of fat in their blood because they eat too much high-fat food.
Some people have high fat levels because they have an inherited disorder. High lipid levels
may also be caused by medical conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, alcoholism,
kidney disease, liver disease and stress.

Having high levels of fat in you blood can lead to fatty deposits in the blood vessels in the
body, including the coronary arteries (the blood vessels which supply the heart muscle
with blood). ... high levels of HDL cholesterol. low levels of triglycerides.
How can you reduce fat in your blood?
Steps

1. Reduce your intake of red meat. ...

2. Remove skin from chicken before cooking. ...
3. Avoid foods that are cooked by deep frying. ...
4. Perform a blood cholesterol test regularly. ...
5. Try adopting a vegetarian diet, should the problem of high cholesterol become
chronic. ...
6. Control stress levels. ...
7. Switch to foods low in calories.

D. Vascular resistance

What is vascular resistance?

Vascular resistance is the resistance that must be overcome to push blood through the
circulatory system and create flow. ... Systemic vascular resistance is used in calculations
of blood pressure, blood flow, and cardiac function.
It is the resistance that must be overcome to push blood through the circulatory system
and create flow. ... Systemic vascular resistance is used in calculations of blood pressure,
blood flow, and cardiac function.
Resistance to flow within the smaller vessels, which is also determined by blood viscosity an
d the length of thevessels.

vascular resistance,

n the degree to which the blood vessels impede the flow of blood.
High resistance causes an increase in bloodpressure, which increases the workload of th
e heart.

E. Vascular Elasticity

Vascular Elasticity: Normal Range (1.672 – 1.978)

Definition:
To understand Blood Vessel Elasticity, we first need to understand the anatomy of the
vessels. There are three types of vessels – arteries, veins, and capillaries. Arteries, veins,
and capillaries are not anatomically the same. They are not just tubes through which blood
flows. Both arteries and veins have layers of smooth muscle surrounding them. Arteries have
a much thicker layer, and many more elastic fibers as well. The largest artery, the aorta
leaving the heart, also has cardiac muscle fibers in its walls for the first few inches of its
length immediately leaving the heart. Arteries have to expand to accept the blood being
forced into them from the heart, and then squeeze this blood into the veins when the heart
relaxes. Arteries have the property of elasticity, meaning that they can expand to accept a
volume of blood, then contract and squeeze back to their original size after the pressure is
released. A good way to think of them is like a balloon. When you blow into the balloon, it
inflates to hold the air. When you release the opening, the balloon squeezes the air back out.
It is the elasticity of the arteries that maintains the pressure on the blood when the heart
relaxes, and keeps it flowing forward. If the arteries did not have this property, your blood
pressure would be more like 120/0, instead of 120/80 that is more normal. Arteries branch
into arterioles as they get smaller. Arterioles eventually become capillaries, which are very
thin and branching.

Levels:
If the blood vessel elasticity readings are high, indicates that the vessels have become less
elastic which can lead to a risk for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure and renal failure.
If the blood vessel elasticity readings are low, indicates that the vessels have become weak
and can cause light headedness, dizziness, weakness, fainting and in extreme cases shock.

1f. Myocardial Blood Demand Normal Range: (0.192 – 0.412)

Definition
Myocardial Blood Demand is the amount of blood the heart uses as it operates as two pumps
in one. One pump pumps blood into the lungs and the other pumps blood to the rest of the
body. The heart is made up of specialized muscle tissue, called the myocardium. The
myocardium requires oxygen and nutrients, just like any other tissue in the body.

The myocardium receives its oxygen and nutrients from the coronary arteries, which lie on
the outside of the heart. When the heart tissue does not receive an adequate blood supply, it
cannot function as well as it should. If the myocardium’s blood supply is decreased for a
length of time, a condition called ischemia may develop. Ischemia is the medical term for
what happens when your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen.

The heart’s primary function is to pump blood throughout the body, so that the body’s
tissues can receive oxygen and nutrients and have waste substances taken away. Like any
pump, the heart requires fuel in order to work. Ischemia can decrease the heart’s pumping
ability, because the heart muscle is weakened due to a lack of food and oxygen.

When an artery supplying blood to the heart becomes completely obstructed, portions of the
heart are deprived of oxygen and die. Heart disease is the silent gradual building-up of
plaque.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs when too much force is exerted on the artery
walls while the blood circulates.
One of the best ways to combat this is to infuse a high amount of potassium plus a small
amount of sodium in your diet to lower blood pressure. Pineapples are the perfect food for
hypertension because a cup of pineapple contains about 1 mg of sodium and 195 mg of
potassium.
The fatty deposits need years to build up on artery walls, but a blood clot that forms quickly
in people with atherosclerosis (including children) can block an artery and stop the flow of
oxygen immediately.

Recent publications implicate lead and cadmium in the development of peripheral vascular
disease and hypertension (Circulation, 2004). The Journal of the American Medical
Association (March 2003) published an article showing hypertension that develops in
patients between age 40 and 60 is due to lead from their bones.

Levels

High Reading– If your Myocardial Blood Demand readings are higher than 0.412, this
indicates a mild reduction in blood flow. If your reading is higher than 0.571 this indicates a
moderate reduction in blood flow and if your reading is higher than 0.716 this indicates a
severe reduction in blood flow that may indicate that the vessels in the heart are narrowing
due to excessive fats, therefore limiting the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.

Low Reading– If your Myocardial Blood Demand readings are lower than 0.192, this is
generally of no concern here.

Suggested Changes: Supplements, Foods, Herbs & Lifestyle

One of the best ways to combat this is to infuse a high amount of potassium plus a small
amount of sodium in your diet to lower blood pressure. Bananas are a good source of
potassium.

Pineapples are the perfect food for hypertension because a cup of pineapple contains about 1
mg of sodium and 195 mg of potassium.

Suggested Supplements

You should always consult your health care professional prior to taking any type of
supplement or herb.

Aged Garlic Extract (AGE): This pungent herb lowers blood pressure, prevents
inflammation, and improves blood vessel elasticity. But its benefits don’t stop there.
Scientists recently discovered that it can significantly reduce coronary artery calcification
that contributes to reduced blood flow and less flexibility.

Alpha-lipoic Acid (ALA): This vitamin-like antioxidant protects against free radicals.
According to scientists from Oregon State University and the University of Washington, it
also helps extinguish inflammation, prevent plaque formation, and lower triglycerides.
Preliminary research suggests that it might even aid in weight loss. Free radicals are
everywhere, in the air, our bodies, and the materials around us. They cause the deterioration
of plastics, the fading of paint, the degradation of works of art, aging related illnesses, and
can contribute to heart attacks, stroke and cancers

Fish Oil: Fish oil’s ability to protect blood vessels comes from omega-3 fats: Studies show
that it helps reduce blood pressure and triglyceride levels, and modulate many of the
mechanisms of atherosclerosis, including inflammation and clotting.

Niacin: In an analysis of seven trials involving more than 5,000 patients, researchers
confirmed that taking niacin can raise HDL (good cholesterol) levels by up to 35 percent.
Other studies suggest that niacin prevents cells from clumping together and sticking to artery
walls. It’s also wise to take niacin under a doctor’s supervision since it may affect liver
function and interfere with certain medications.

Quercetin: Population-based studies have found that people with high intakes of
quercetin—found in green tea, apples, citrus fruits, and leafy green vegetables—tend to have
lower rates of heart disease. One reason is that this antioxidant has the ability to prevent
inflammation, dilate blood vessels, and reduce plaque buildup.

Resveratrol: Research shows that resveratrol, which is found naturally in grape skin, has a
direct effect on the health of the cells lining blood vessels. It triggers the release of nitric
oxide, which plays a key role in blood vessel relaxation, and it also helps lower LDL (bad
cholesterol) cholesterol and prevents platelets from clumping together inside blood vessels.

Herbs
Hawthorn may be a helpful herb in treating or preventing coronary heart disease.
Naturopathic physician and herbalist Sharol Tilgner, author of “Herbal Medicine From the
Heart of the Earth,” states that hawthorn may be helpful in maintaining healthy blood vessels
by improving the integrity of their connective tissue structures and inner lining. Increased
connective tissue strength may help protect your blood vessels from heart disease, vascular
injury and the negative effects of aging.

Exercise

Exercise and losing weight are also very important, a minimum of 3 – 30 minutes exercise
sessions a week, include swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking and just
about any activity that gets you up and moving so that your joints stay flexible and your
blood keeps circulating.

You should always consult your health care professional prior to taking any type of
supplement or herb.

All vitamin supplements and herbs should be non-synthetic Whole-Food or RAW. RAW foods
like live fruits, vegetables, plants, and herbs are unaltered and unprocessed from their natural
state and uncooked, which means they are not exposed to heat above 118ºF.

Myocardial Blood Perfusion Volume

Myocardial Blood Perfusion Volume: Normal Range (4.832 – 5.147)

Definition:
Myocardial Blood Perfusion is the damage to the heart and the risk of future heart damage.

Levels:
If the Myocardial Blood Perfusion readings are high, can indicate that the damage to the
heart is excessive.
If the Myocardial Blood Perfusion readings are low, indicates that there is low to no damage
in the heart, but that the heart may be at risk of damage.

Myocardial Blood Perfusion is the actual blood demand per minute passing through the
coronary artery from the heart. Testing identifies abnormalities in myocardial blood
perfusion. The myocardium is the muscle layer of the heart.

Coronary artery disease occurs when fatty deposits called, Plaque, builds up inside the
coronary arteries. The coronary arteries wrap around the heart and supply it with blood and
oxygen.

When plaque builds up, it narrows the arteries and reduces the amount of blood that gets to
your heart. Coronary artery disease or arteriosclerosis is the formation of plaque in the
arterial walls. This causes narrowing or blocking of the blood vessels. Blood clots are known
to form in the cracks of the plaque buildup, which can grow to occlude the artery impeding
blood flow.

If the flow of blood is blocked, it will have a major impact on the other organs of the body,
namely, the heart (heart attack), lungs (difficulty breathing), kidneys (kidney failure), and
brain (stroke). Coronary heart disease is acute and chronic heart failure caused by a decrease
or cessation of delivery of blood to the myocardium due to atherosclerotic process in
coronary arteries.

Causes of Heart Diseases

There are many causes of heart diseases. Most heart diseases are caused by high blood
pressure that contributes to hardening of the arteries. High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL)
build up in the arteries as a result of uncontrolled diet with high levels of saturated fat and
trans fat. All these add to the formation of atherosclerosis lesions and eventually arterial
blockage or anything that serves to damage the inner lining of blood vessels and impedes the
transportation of oxygen and nutrition to the heart can be defined as a risk of heart disease.

Levels

High Reading– If your Myocardial Blood Perfusion readings are higher than 5.147, this is
generally of no concern here.

Low Reading– If your Myocardial Blood Perfusion readings are lower than 4.832, this
indicates a mild reduction in blood flow. If your reading is lower than 4.177 this indicates a
moderate reduction and if your reading is lower than 4.029 this indicates a severe cellular
reduction in blood flow that reaches your heart usually caused by fatty deposits impeding
blood flow. This may be pre-symptom or you may have symptoms of fatigue or others listed
above.

What is myocardial oxygen consumption?

Myocardial Oxygen Demand. Oxygen demand is a concept that is closely related to
the oxygen consumption of an organ. The two terms are often used interchangeably
although they are not equivalent. Demand is related to need, whereas consumption is the
actual amount of oxygen consumed per minute.

Myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2) is defined by the equation: MVO2 = coronary

blood flow x arteriovenous difference in O2 content. The average value for a heart of 300 g
is 30 to 35 ml/min.

The supply of oxygen to the myocardium is determined by coronary blood flow

andoxygen carrying capacity. Coronary blood flow is a dynamic process modulated via
multiple parameters. Cardiac metabolism is also affected by several factors.
What increases myocardial oxygen consumption?
The amount of oxygen consumed is determined by the basal O2 consumption, wall tension,
contractility and heart rate. Pressure alone is not a good measure
formyocardial O2 consumption unless the other factors above are considered. The greater
the contractility, the more oxygen the myocardium consumes.

[Oxygen requirements of the myocardium].

[Article in French]
Delaye J, Mpetshi I, Durand JP.

Abstract

Myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2) is defined by the equation: MVO2 = coronary

blood flow x arteriovenous difference in O2 content. The average value for a heart of 300 g
is 30 to 35 ml/min. In the absence of physiological variations in the arteriovenous difference
in O2 content, MVO2 is related to coronary blood flow and the typical anti-anginal agent is
one which prevents or reduces increases in MVO2. MVO2 depends on several factors: 1.
intraparietal tension, which depends on intraventricular pressure and volume and in which
the oxygen demands of pressure overload are much higher than those of volume overload; 2.
contractility or myocardial inotropism: 50 per cent increase in the velocity of left ventricular
contraction increases MVO2 by 40 per cent; 3. heart rate; 4. external cardiac work--the work
accomplished during the ejection phase; this represents about 15 per cent of the MVO2; 5.
the energy of electrical activation; this represents about 0,5 per cent of the MVO2; 6. the
oxygen requirements of basal myocardial metabolism which represent about 20 per cent of
the MVO2; 7. ventricular relaxation: is a factor to be added to those described above; this
consumes about 15 per cent of the total energy of a cardiac beat; it may be increased with
Isoproterenol or decreased by increasing the calcium concentration. This mechanism may
explain the physiopathological impact of calcium inhibitors in effort angina or angina due to
increased MVO2.
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