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ECG-based waveform characterization of atrial fibrillation

Stridh, Martin LU ; Bollmann, Andreas LU ; Husser, Daniela and Sörnmo, Leif LU (2007) Computers in Cardiology, 2007 34. p.269-272
Abstract
In atrial fibrillation (AF), the body surface signal pattern varies considerably from one patient to another as well as over time. We have developed a new method for ECG-based characterization of AF which explores the morphology of the f-waves. Following QRST cancellation, the method divides the atrial signal into short blocks and performs a model-based analysis of each block. The blocks are then clustered into different waveform patterns. The method was applied to a database of 36 patients (10-s recordings) with organized AF. The results show that the different waveforms in AF are well represented by the proposed model. Each recording was, in average, represented by 3 clusters of which the main cluster covered 31% of the blocks. In lead... (More)
In atrial fibrillation (AF), the body surface signal pattern varies considerably from one patient to another as well as over time. We have developed a new method for ECG-based characterization of AF which explores the morphology of the f-waves. Following QRST cancellation, the method divides the atrial signal into short blocks and performs a model-based analysis of each block. The blocks are then clustered into different waveform patterns. The method was applied to a database of 36 patients (10-s recordings) with organized AF. The results show that the different waveforms in AF are well represented by the proposed model. Each recording was, in average, represented by 3 clusters of which the main cluster covered 31% of the blocks. In lead V1, the typical phase relationship between the fundamental and first harmonic was -82 degrees, indicating sawtooth-like waves with a steeper downslope than upslope. (Less)
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34
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269 - 272
conference name
Computers in Cardiology, 2007
conference location
Durham, NC, United States
conference dates
2007-09-30 - 2007-10-04
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  • wos:000264173100068
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0276-6574
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978-1-4244-2533-4
DOI
10.1109/CIC.2007.4745473
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English
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