Is it vo2 max if your power drops below threshold?

As long as your HR is above 90% of VO2 Max it is. I’m reading the hard start thread and I’m getting that these intervals are based on HR.

Isn’t VO2 Max a measure of HR?

Edited; Isn’t VO2 Max determined by HR? Meaning to know you’re getting the correct stimulus (above 90% VO2 Max) don’t you monitor HR?