About The Medical Condition Anaerobic Thresholds

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Anaerobic Thresholds

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Anaerobic Thresholds Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Anaerobic Thresholds?

The oxygen consumption level above which aerobic energy production is supplemented by anaerobic mechanisms during exercise, resulting in a sustained increase in lactate concentration and metabolic acidosis. The anaerobic threshold is affected by factors that modify oxygen delivery to the tissues; it is low in patients with heart disease. Methods of measurement include direct measure of lactate concentration, direct measurement of bicarbonate concentration, and gas exchange measurements.

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