Methods: From 2002 to 2014, 48 patients (mean age 54 ± 7.3) underwent LVAD implantation. The intention to treat was bridge to transplantation in 40 patients and bridge to destination in eight patients. A magnetically levitated rotary pump, designed for temporary extracorporeal support, was implanted in 11 patients (group A) to support the right ventricle. In 9 patients (group B), temporary RV s...

One of the conventional methods for temporary support of tunnels is to use steel sets with shotcrete. The nature of a temporary support system demands a quick installation of its structures. As a result, the spacing between steel sets is not a fixed amount and it can be considered as a random variable. Hence, in the reliability analysis of these types of structures, the selection of an appropri...

Ensuring the stability of shaft structure is one key technologies for application raise boring method. In process reaming through rock formations with water disintegration characteristics, impact gushing and drenching may induce partial collapse. To solve this problem, an intelligent temporary while-boring support technology proposed in paper. Firstly, main characteristics are introduced. Utili...

Doubly fed induction generators can participate in frequency support following a disturbance by releasing their rotational energies. However, when regaining the rotor speed, secondary dip (SFD) tends to produce sudden output drop. This study suggests dynamic power-based stepwise inertial control (IC) scheme of wind power plant for minimizing SFD while reducing maximum deviation (MFD), consideri...

Abstract This article describes a voluntary Friends Scheme that sits alongside temporary relocation scheme for Human Rights Defenders at the University of York, UK. Members Scheme, including scheme’s co-ordinators, are all volunteers drawn from local community with remit to befriend Defenders, help orient them city and UK lifestyles offer opportunity experience day-to-day life outside universit...

Cardiogenic shock remains a challenging disease entity and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) can be implemented in an acute setting to stabilize acutely ill patients with cardiomyopathy in a variety of clinical situations. Currently, several options exist for temporary MCS. We review the indications, contraindications, clinica...