Understanding the Cardiovascular and Hyperthermia Risks of MDMA: A 3D Simulation

What the 3D Model Represents

The 3D model provides an immersive view of the physiological changes that occur in individuals under the influence of MDMA. It includes key indicators such as heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, all driven by a sophisticated physiology model.

By adjusting parameters like minutes since dose, ambient temperature, activity level, and individual sensitivity, users can observe how these factors interact to affect the user's health.

Key Indicators in the Model

The pulsing heart represents the changing heart rate over time. The live ECG ribbon provides a visual representation of the electrical activity of the heart, which can be affected by MDMA.

The thermometer column marks the body temperature and highlights the threshold for hyperthermia, a critical risk associated with MDMA use.

Understanding Hyperthermia Risk

Hyperthermia is a significant concern when using MDMA. It occurs due to the drug's effects on thermoregulation and can lead to dangerous overheating of the body.

The model helps users understand how factors such as ambient temperature, activity level, and individual sensitivity can exacerbate this risk.

Cardiovascular Effects

MDMA affects the cardiovascular system by increasing heart rate and blood pressure. The sweeping blood-pressure dial in the model reflects these changes over time.

The glowing cardiac-strain ring provides a visual indication of the strain on the heart, helping users understand the potential long-term effects of repeated use.

Frequently asked questions

Try it live

Everything above runs in your browser — open 3D MDMA Cardiovascular & Hyperthermia Risk Monitor and change the parameters while it is running. Nothing is installed, nothing is uploaded, the whole model lives in one tab.