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Acquisition and Analysis of an ECG (electrocardiography) Signal
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2023
Source: Peiman Shahbeigi-Roodposhti and Sina Shahbazmohamadi, Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut An electrocardiograph is a graph recorded by electric potential changes occurring between electrodes placed on a patient's torso to demonstrate cardiac activity. An ECG signal tracks heart rhythm and many cardiac diseases, such as poor blood flow to the heart and structural abnormalities. The action potential created by contractions of the heart wall...
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Ambulatory ECG Recording in Mice
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2010
Telemetric ECG has emerged as an essential tool in evaluating animal models for cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Here, we present a stepwise guide to telemetric ECG recordings for application in long-term ambulatory ECG monitoring in mice.
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Semi-Automated Analysis of Peak Amplitude and Latency for Auditory Brainstem Response Waveforms Using R
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2022
This article describes the semi-automated measurement of the amplitudes and latencies of the first five peaks and troughs in the auditory brainstem response waveform. An additional routine compiles and annotates the data into a spreadsheet for experimenter analysis. These free computer routines are executed using the open-source statistical package R.
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Automated 12-Lead Electrocardiograms (ECG) Digitization and WaveForm DataBase (WFDB) Standardization: Insights from Vietnamese Clinical Data
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2026
Here, we present a reproducible protocol for converting 12-lead ECG images from real-world clinical reports into calibrated, WFDB-compliant digital signals for standardized downstream analysis, integrating grid calibration, YOLOv12-based lead localization, waveform extraction (Viterbi or improved centerline), and visual validation checkpoints.
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Effective Value of a Periodic Waveform
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2024
The concept of effective value, the root mean square (RMS) value, is crucial in understanding electrical circuits and power delivery. This idea emerges from the necessity to measure the effectiveness of a voltage or current source in supplying power to a resistive load. The effective value of a periodic current represents the direct current (DC) that conveys the same average power to a resistor as the periodic current itself. This concept is crucial when assessing AC circuits. To determine the...
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The P wave, QRS complex, and T wave represent successive electrical events in the cardiac cycle. Their sequence reflects atrial depolarization, ventricular depolarization, and ventricular repolarization, respectively. Examining their presence, timing, and morphology helps relate the recorded signal to myocardial activation and recovery, providing a physiological basis for evaluating cardiac conduction and function.
ECG waveform analysis evaluates intervals, segments, rhythm, and waveform morphology in addition to the P wave, QRS complex, and T wave. Intervals and segments describe temporal relationships within the cardiac cycle, while rhythm and morphology characterize the organization and shape of electrical activity. Together, these features support recognition of abnormal conduction patterns and impaired myocardial function.
Changes in timing, rhythm, or waveform shape can indicate that cardiac electrical activity is not following an expected pattern. Analysis of these features supports identification of arrhythmias and can provide evidence of impaired myocardial function. The value comes from interpreting multiple waveform characteristics together rather than relying on a single isolated feature of the recording.
A basic interpretation proceeds by examining the recorded waves, then assessing intervals and segments, rhythm, and waveform morphology. The analyst relates these observations to cardiac conduction, heart rate, and myocardial electrical activity. This structured review creates a consistent basis for identifying unusual patterns and for documenting findings in physiological or clinical investigations.
The technique is used to investigate cardiac conduction, estimate or assess heart rate, and examine electrical abnormalities such as arrhythmias. It also contributes to evaluation of impaired myocardial function. In research settings, systematic waveform measurements support physiological studies and diagnostic classification, while repeated analysis can contribute to automated cardiac monitoring systems.
Quantitative analysis converts waveform characteristics into measurable information that can be compared across recordings or classification tasks. Researchers can use these measurements to study cardiac physiology and conduction, whereas diagnostic systems can use them to support classification of electrical patterns. Automated monitoring extends this approach by applying waveform assessment repeatedly as cardiac activity is recorded over time.