Aim: Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital cardiac condition. The presence of BAV in non-elite athletes has been poorly investigated; it is usually asymptomatic until valvular stenosis, ...

Abstract: Sticky control valve induced oscillations are the most common source of deteriorated control loop performance. Although there are many stiction detection algorithms, complexity remains as ...

Objectives Differences in indication and technique make a randomised comparison between valve-sparing root replacement (VSRR) and personalised external aortic root support (PEARS) challenging. We ...

Abstract: The paper presents a mathematical model of a piston compressor which is a part of an oxygen gas generator. Taking into account the structural parameters of the compressor, as well as the ...

Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve, which connects the heart to the rest of the body. It affects millions of people and can be fatal if left untreated. At present, there are no ...