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Open source model for generating RR intervals in atrial fibrillation and beyond.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Realistic modeling of cardiac inter-beat (RR) intervals is highly desirable for basic research in cardiac electrophysiology, clinical management of heart diseases, and developing signal processing tools for ECG analysis.

Methods

We present an open source computer model that is capable to generate realistic time series of RR intervals in both physiologic and pathologic conditions. Detailed model structure and the software implementation are described.

Results

Examples are provided on how to use this model to generate RR intervals in atrial fibrillation with ventricular pacing, normal sinus rhythm with heart rate variability, and typical atrial flutter with atrioventricular block. The extensibility of the model is also discussed.

Conclusion

The present computer model provides a unified platform wherein various types of ventricular rhythm can be simulated. The availability of this open source model promises to support and stimulate future studies.

SUBMITTER: Lian J

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1820785 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Open source model for generating RR intervals in atrial fibrillation and beyond.

Lian Jie J Clifford Gari D GD Müssig Dirk D Lang Volker V

Biomedical engineering online 20070302

<h4>Background</h4>Realistic modeling of cardiac inter-beat (RR) intervals is highly desirable for basic research in cardiac electrophysiology, clinical management of heart diseases, and developing signal processing tools for ECG analysis.<h4>Methods</h4>We present an open source computer model that is capable to generate realistic time series of RR intervals in both physiologic and pathologic conditions. Detailed model structure and the software implementation are described.<h4>Results</h4>Exam ...[more]

PMID: 17335580

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Open source model for generating RR intervals in atrial fibrillation and beyond.

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Publications

Open source model for generating RR intervals in atrial fibrillation and beyond.

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