BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the independent and incremental prognostic value of peak oxygen consumption (VO2) and minute ventilation/carbon dioxide production (VE/VCO2) in heart failure (HF) with preserved (HFpEF), midrange (HFmEF), and reduced (HFrEF) ejection fraction (LVEF). METHODS AND RESULTS In 195 HFpEF (LVEF ≥50%), 144 HFmEF (LVEF 40-49%), and 630 HFrEF (LVEF <40%) patients...

in this paper, using the value efficiency in dea pattern by taking decisive obtain. generally, non-radial model of ve and use proper weight to reduce input and output gain are the appropriate pattern. this paper introduces a multi-objective linear programming problem and efficiency determines the value of inefficient units. use interactive methods to solve molp proposed and applied. in conclusi...

To the Editor: Ventilation (VE) is controlled by the arterial tension of carbon dioxide (PaCO2), but during exercise other mechanisms prevail. At low work rates, the moderate increase in VE represents “hypoventilation” as PaCO2 increases, whereas at 60–70% of work capacity and during intense exercise, the marked increase in VE restores to the resting value, or even lowers, PaCO2 (2). Also, duri...

Patties were prepared using the breast meat from 15-wk-old turkeys fed one of the 8 dietary treatments [Con, control; VE, 200 IU/kg vitamin E; Se, 0.3 mg/kg selenium; CLA, 2.5% conjugated linoleic acids; VE + Se, 200 IU/kg vitamin E + 0.3 mg/kg selenium; VE + CLA, 200 IU/kg vitamin E + 2.5% CLA; Se + CLA, 0.3 mg/kg selenium + 2.5% CLA; VE + Se + CLA, 200 IU/kg vitamin E + 0.3 mg/kg selenium + 2...

Understanding epigenetic mechanisms regulating embryonic stem cell (ESC) differentiation to endothelial cells may lead to increased efficiency of generation of vessel wall endothelial cells needed for vascular engineering. Here we demonstrated that the histone demethylases KDM4A and KDM4C played an indispensable but independent role in mediating the expression of fetal liver kinase (Flk)1 and V...

Changes in volume elasticity (VE) of the left ventricle and aorta could be important for blood flow. A procedure is presented to rapidly assess VE of the left ventricle and aorta by analyzing changes in the eigenfrequency. Six control rabbits and 11 rabbits with atheromatosis (12 wk of high-cholesterol feeding) were studied. In control rabbits, during the first half of the systole, left ventric...

To the Editor: Ventilation (VE) is controlled by the arterial tension of carbon dioxide (PaCO2), but during exercise other mechanisms prevail. At low work rates, the moderate increase in VE represents “hypoventilation” as PaCO2 increases, whereas at 60–70% of work capacity and during intense exercise, the marked increase in VE restores to the resting value, or even lowers, PaCO2 (2). Also, duri...

The increasing application of the Virtual Enterprises (VE) model of partners collaborating to exploit a single product through its life cycle implies complex requirements for communication and collaboration. Distributed decision making from concept design, through product and manufacturing system design, volume production and on into obsolescence engenders significant risk of highly expensive c...

Using two methods of determining the onset of rebreathing, we have determined the minimum fresh gas flow rate (VF) of the Ohmeda enclosed afferent reservoir breathing system (EAR) in anaesthetized, spontaneously breathing adults. Rebreathing as defined by the Kain and Nunn criteria did not occur when the VF/VE ratio was greater than 0.70. A mathematical model was used to calculate the degree of...

This study examines the feasibility of indirect solar desalination in oil producing countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It relies on value engineering (VE) and costbenefit with sensitivity analyses to identify optimal coupling configurations of desalination and solar energy technologies. A comparative return on investment was assessed as a function of water costs for va...