Plenary Session M1
Rosanna Degani Young Investigator Award
Monday, September 18, 2006, 08:30
A Knowledge-Based Electrocardiogram-Monitoring System for Detection of the Onset of Nocturnal Hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetic Patients
C Alexakis*, M Rodrigues, R Saatchi, HO Nyongesa, C Davies,
RH Ireland, ND Harris, SR Heller
Computer Reconstruction of the Cardiac Pacemaker
OV Aslanidi*, MR Boyett, H Zhang
Manifestation of Left Atrial Events in the Surface Electrocardiogram during Atrial Fibrillation
S Petrutiu*, AV Sahakian, W Fisher, S Swiryn
A Signal Abnormality Index for Arterial Blood Pressure Waveforms
JS Sun*, AR Reisner, RM Mark
Parallel Session S21
Diagnostic ECG
Monday, September 18, 2006, 11:00
Age and Sex Dependent Criteria for Lower Limits of QRS Voltages
E Clark*, B Devine, PW Macfarlane
Exercise Testing for Non-Invasive Assessment of Atrial Electrophysiology in Patients with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
O Husser*, D Husser, M Stridh, L Sörnmo,
HU Klein, A Bollmann
Evaluation of Myocardial Damage in Chagasic Patients from the Signal-Averaged and Beat-to-Beat Analysis of the High Resolution Electrocardiogram
E Laciar*, R Jane
Electrocardiographic Detection and Quantification of Acute Myocardial Ischemia with Dipole Modeling
M Stenroos*, M Lindholm, P Vesterinen, M Kylmälä,
T Konttila, J Dabek, H Väänänen
Changes in Entropy-Based ECG Indices in Acute Myocardial Ischemia: Regional Selectivity
JD Horowitz, AM Tonkin, AA Claasz, A Tsintsiper, S Baranov,
A Kucia, J Zhao, A Ginzburg*
An Automated ECG Algorithm to Improve ST Elevation PMI Detection Using Extended Posterior Leads
SH Zhou*, RH Startt/Selvester, EW Hancock, X Liu, E Tragardh, O Pahlm,
BM Horacek, RE Gregg, ED Helfenbein, JM Lindauer
Parallel Session S22
Models 1
Monday, September 18, 2006, 11:00
A Computer Modelling Study of the Effect of Defibrillation Shocks on the Purkinje System
EJ Vigmond*, C Clements
Mechanisms Underlying Cardiac Vulnerability to Electric Shocks within the Three-Dimensional Volume of the Rabbit Ventricles
T Maharaj*, B Rodriguez, R Blake, NA Trayanova, DJ Gavaghan
Vulnerability to Electric Shocks in the Ischemic Ventricles
B Rodriguez*, BM Tice, R Blake, D Gavaghan, NA Trayanova
A Model of 3D Propagation in Discrete Cardiac Tissue
JG Stinstra*, SF Roberts, JB Pormann, RS MacLeod, CS Henriquez
Simultaneous Recovery of Three-Dimensional Myocardial Conductivity and Electrophysiological Dynamics: A Nonlinear System Approach
LW Wang*, PC Shi
Estimating Conductivity Distribution of Transmural Wedges of the Left Ventricle Using Parallel Genetic Algorithms
DMS Martins, CR Xavier, EP dos Santos, RS Oliveira, R Weber dos Santos*
Parallel Session S23
MRI
Monday, September 18, 2006, 11:00
Improved Automated Quantification of Left Ventricular Size and Function from Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Images
C Corsi*, F Veronesi, C Lamberti, V Mor-Avi
Automatic Exclusion of Papillary Muscles and Trabeculae from Blood Volume Measurements in Cine Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Images
GLTF Hautvast*, M Breeuwer, S Lobregt, FA Gerritsen
Respiratory Gated SPAMM Sequence for MR Cardiac Tagging
C Santa Marta*, MJ Ledesma, A Bajo, E Pérez-David,
A Santos, M Desco
Cardiac Motion Analysis from CINE MR Sequences Using Non-Rigid Registration Techniques
MJ Ledesma-Carbayo*, A Bajo, C Santamarta, E Perez-David, I Caso,
MA Garcia-Fernandez, A Santos, M Desco
Early Detection of Aortic Aneurysm Risk from 4-D MR Image Data
M Sonka*, F Zhao, H Zhang, A Wahle, T Scholz
Integrating Model Based and Data Driven Approaches for the Automatic Segmentation of Cardiac Short-Axis Slice Cine MRI Recordings
A Mueller, A Neitmann, N Merkle, J Woehrle,
V Hombach, HA Kestler*
Parallel Session S24
Heart Rate Variability
Monday, September 18, 2006, 11:00
Time Reversibility in Short-Term Heart Period Variability
A Porta*, S Guzzetti, N Montano, T Gnecchi-Ruscone,
R Furlan, A Malliani
Prognostic Value of Heart Rate Variability Analysis in Patients with Depressed Left Ventricular Function Irrespective of Cardiac Rhythm
M Sosnowski*, PW Macfarlane, R Parma, J Skrzypek-Wanha, M Tendera
Power Spectrum Analysis of Heart-Rate Variability in the Young Zucker Rat
L Burattini*, R Burattini, CE Cogo, E Faelli, P Ruggeri
Activity Index from Continuous Telemetry in a Mouse Model of Voluntary Wheel Exercise Training
PE McSharry*, D Adlam
Time Series Calculation of Heart Rate Using Multi-Rate FIR Filters
MR Risk*, DF Slezak, P Turjanski, A Panelli,
RAM Taborda, G Marshall
A New Stochastic Integral Pulse Frequency Modulator Based Model for HRV Generation
NJ Dabanloo*, DC McLernon, H Zhang, A Ayatollahi, VJ Majd
Parallel Session S31
Nonlinear Methods in Cardiovascular Dynamics
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 08:30
Are "Scaling Patterns" Useful Tools for Exploring Fractality in Heart Rate Variability Data?
ER Bojorges-Valdez*, JC Echeverria, R Valdés-Cristerna, J Goddard
Visualisation of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Dysregulation in Young Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Poincaré Plot
M Javorka*, J Javorkova, I Tonhajzerova, K Javorka
Multiscale Complexity Analysis of Heart Rate Dynamics in Heart Failure: Preliminary Findings from the MUSIC Study
M Costa*, I Cygankiewicz, W Zareba, A Bayés de Luna,
AL Goldberger, S Lobodzinski
Non-Linear Dynamics in Patients with Heart Failure
G Krstacic*, D Gamberger, T Smuc, A Krstacic
Non-Invasive Assessment of Atrioventricular Conduction Properties and Their Effects on Ventricular Response in Atrial Fibrillation
AM Climent*, D Husser, J Millet, L Mainardi,
HU Klein, A Bollmann
Symbolic Analysis of Short-Term Heart Period Variability during Graded Head-up Tilt
A Porta*, T Gnecchi-Ruscone, E Tobaldini, S Guzzetti,
R Furlan, A Malliani, N Montano
Parallel Session S32
Three-Dimensional Imaging
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 08:30
Semi-Automatic Tracking for Mitral Annulus Dynamic Analysis Using Real-Time 3D Echocardiography
F Veronesi*, C Corsi, EG Caiani, L Sugeng, L Weinert,
V Mor-Avi, RM Lang, C Lamberti
Quantification of Regional Left Ventricular Function by Real-Time 3D Echocardiography: Validation by Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Clinical Utility
C Corsi*, L Sugeng, H-J Nesser, L Weinert, J Niel, C Ebner,
R Steringer-Mascherbauer, F Schmidt, G Schummers, RM Lang, V Mor-Avi
Automated Assessment of Left Ventricular Wall Motion Based on Surface Detection and Color-Encoding of Real-Time 3D Echocardiographic Images
EG Caiani*, C Corsi, F Veronesi, L Weynert, L Sugeng, A Vittori,
J Nesser, RM Lang, C Lamberti, S Cerutti
A Framework for Real-Time Left Ventricular Tracking in 3D+T Echocardiography, Using Nonlinear Deformable Contours and Kalman Filter Based Tracking
F Orderud*
3D Segmentation of the Heart Muscle in Real-Time 3D Echocardiographic Sequences Using Image Statistics
MM Nillesen*, RGP Lopata, IH Gerrits, L Kapusta,
HJ Huisman, JM Thijssen, CL Korte
A New Generation Image Processing Algorithm Might Enable Real-Time Visualization of 3D Echocardiographic Data on a Multi-View Auto-Stereoscopic LCD
G Saracino, N Greenberg*, S Fukuda, T Shiota, JD Thomas
Parallel Session S33
Atrial Fibrillation 1
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 08:30
Component Selection for PCA-Based Extraction of Atrial Fibrillation
I Romero Legarreta*
Detrended Fluctuation Analysis of the Atrial Signal during Adrenergic Activation in Atrial Fibrillation
VDA Corino, F Ziglio, F Lombardi, R Sassi, LT Mainardi*
Ventricular Response during Atrial Fibrillation: Evaluation of Exercise and Flecainide Effects
VDA Corino*, LT Mainardi, D Husser, HU Klein, A Bollmann
The Equivalent Dipole Used to Characterize Atrial Fibrillation
V Jacquemet*, M Lemay, A van Oosterom, L Kappenberger
Parallel Session S34
Signal Processing 1
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 08:30
A Multilead Wavelet-Based ECG Delineator Based on the RMS Signal
M Llamedo Soria*, JP Martinez, P Laguna
A New Mother Wavelet for Fetal ECG to Achieve Optimal Denoising and Compressing Results
S Almagro, MM Elena*, MJ Bastiaans, JM Quero
Detecting Predisposition to Torsad de Points Using a PCA-Based Method
A Khawaja*, G Butrous, O Doessel
Heart Rate Variability during Pulse Photoplethismography Decreased Amplitude Fluctuations and Its Correlation with Apneic Episodes
E Gil*, MO Mendez, O Villantieri, JM Vergara,
AM Bianchi, P Laguna
Time-Frequency Analysis of HRV during Stress Testing Using "a Priori" Information of Respiratory Frequency
R Bailón*, L Mainardi, P Laguna
Wavelet Transform: Fractal Dimension Filter Based Heart Murmur Identification
D Kumar*, P Carvalho, M Antunes, J Henriques,
L Eugenio, R Schmidt, J Habetha
Parallel Session S41
Systems, Methods and Applications
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 10:30
Evaluation of a Nonlinear Prediction Algorithm Quantifying Regularity, Synchronization and Directionality in Short Cardiovascular Variability Series
L Faes*, R Cucino, R Antolini, G Nollo
Analysis of Breathing Related Variations in ECG-Triggered Laser Doppler Perfusion Signals Measured on the Beating Heart during Surgery
C Fors*, H Casimir-Ahn, K Wĺrdell
Multi-Channel ECG Denoising Using a Bayesian Filtering Framework
R Sameni*, MB Shamsollahi, C Jutten
Analysis of Dynamic Pressure-Volume (P-V) Relations for Reliable Prediction of Chamber Remodeling in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
WC Hu*, CP Liu, LY Shyu, T Kao, JJ Wang
Developing a Custom Signal Processing Algorithm with LabView FPGA and Compact RIO to Detect Aortic Stenosis Disease
B Al-Naami*
Time-Frequency Signal Processing Approaches with Applications to Heart Sound Analysis
P Rakovic*, E Sejdic, LJ Stankovic, J Jiang
Parallel Session S42
Models 2
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 10:30
Compound Mutations in Long QT Syndrome Assessed by a Computer Model
E Grandi*, JL Puglisi, DM Bers, S Severi
Theoretical Investigation of Ca2+ Dynamics in Normal and Hypertensive Vascular Walls
A Bezerianos*, A Kapela, N Tsoukias
The Effect of Lidocaine on Reentrant Ventricular Circuits in Acute Ischemic Situations: A Computer Modelling Study
K Cardona*, J Saiz, JM Ferrero Jr, M Martinez,
G Molto, V Hernandez
Using Novel Simplified Models of Excitation for Analytic Description of Initiation, Propagation and Blockage of Excitation Waves
I Idris, RD Simitev, VN Biktashev*
Safety Factor in Simulated 2D Cardiac Tissue: Influence of Altered Membrane Excitability
L Romero*, B Trenor, JM Ferrero Jr, J Saiz,
G Moltó, JM Alonso
Initiation of Re-Entry by Early Afterdepolarisations in a Computational Model
S Scarle*, RH Clayton
Parallel Session S43
Telemedicine
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 10:30
An Optimal Technique for ECG Noise Reduction in Real Time Applications
MM Elena*, JM Quero, I Borrego
A New Shared Care Telemedical Solution Dedicated to Elderly Patients Nursing Services for Remote GP Decision Support
D Télisson*, J Fayn, J Placide, P Rubel, B Comet
A Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in Critical Cardiac Patients in an Intensive Care Unit
A Murakami, MA Gutierrez*, SHG Lage, MFS Rebelo, JAF Ramirez
A Wearable Monitoring System for Heart Failure Assessment in a Mobile Environment
E Villalba*, M Ottaviano, MT Arredondo, A Martinez, S Guillen
A Prospective Multi-Center Comparison Trial of Home Monitoring against Regular Follow-up in MADIT II Patients: Additional Visits and Cost Impact
CH Elsner*, P Sommer, C Piorkowski, M Taborsky, H Neuser, J Bytesnik,
JC Geller, H Kottkamp, H Wiesmeth, G Hindricks
Quality Home Telemedicine Services for Chronic Cardiac Disease Patients through the INTERLIFE Platform
N Maglaveras, S Maglavera, I Lekka, I Chouvarda*,
V Kilintzis, A Prentza
Parallel Session S44
Signal Processing 2
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 10:30
Derivation of Orthogonal Leads from the 12-Lead ECG: Accuracy of a Single Transform for the Derivation of Atrial and Ventricular Waves
MS Guillem*, AV Sahakian, S Swiryn
An Adaptive Kalman Filter for Removing Baseline Wandering
MA Mneimneh*, EE Yaz, MT Johnson, RJ Povinelli
The Effect of Baseline Wandering in Automatic T-Wave Alternans in Holter Recordings
L Burattini*, W Zareba, R Burattini
Quantitative Analysis of T-Wave Amplitude during Parabolic Flight
EC Caiani*, C Vimercati, TD Tu, A Capderou,
S Cerutti, P Vaida
Supervised Classification Models to Detect the Presence of Old Myocardial Infarction in Body Surface Potential Maps
H Wang, H Zheng, CD Nugent*, D Finlay
Characterization of the Magnetohydrodynamic Effect as a Signal from the Surface Electrocardiogram during Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
GM Nijm*, S Swiryn, AC Larson, AV Sahakian
Parallel Session S51
Decision Support
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 13:30
An Expert System for Acute Coronary Syndromes
M Grabowski*, R Rudowski
A New Method of Data Preparation for Cardiological Decision Support
R Mlynarski*, G Ilczuk, A Wakulicz-Deja, W Kargul
Evaluation of Computational Classification Methods for Discriminating Human Heart Failure Etiology Based on Gene Expression Data
HY Wang*, H Zheng, FJ Azuaje
Cardiovascular Risk Stratification in Decision Support Systems: A Probabilistic Approach and Application to pHealth
H Atoui*, J Fayn, F Gueyffier, P Rubel
Care-Paths: Searching the Way to Implement Pathways
JCN Naranjo*, CFL Fernandez, SPB Pomes, BV Valdivieso
Parallel Session S52
Mechanics
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 13:30
Determination of Arterial Pulse Propagation Times and Influence of Arterial Compliance
D Zheng, J Allen, A Murray*
Cardiac Index Evaluation by Arterial Pressure Analysis
MS Romano, AA Conti, C Giglioli, M Margheri,
S Valente, A Conti*, GF Gensini
The End-Systolic Pressure-Volume Relation and Its Application to the Study of the Myocardial Contractility
RM Shoucri*
Implementation of Force Feedback into Telemanipulated Surgery: Assessment of Surgical Experience
R Bauernschmitt*, EU Schirmbeck, A Knoll, H Mayer,
I Nagy, R Lange
A Fully Automatic Cardiac Motion Estimation from Tagged MRI Using Non-Rigid Registration Techniques
MJ Ledesma-Carbayo*, A Bajo, C Santamarta, E Perez-David,
MA Garcia-Fernandez, M Desco, A Santos
A Computer Controlled Pulsatile Pump System for Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Its Effects on Regional Blood Flow, Haemolysis and Inflammatory Response
M Krane*, B Voss, SL Braun, H Schad,
W Heimisch, R Lange, R Bauernschmitt
PhysioNet / CinC Challenge
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 13:30
The PhysioNet / Computers in Cardiology Challenge 2006: QT Interval Measurement
GB Moody*, H Koch, U Steinhoff
A Semi-Automatic QT Interval Measurement Based on Digital Filters
CY Wu, HW Chiu*
Use of Data Smoothing Methods to Improve Automatic Computerized Measurement of QT Intervals
N Nagaraj, PG Vaidya*, PSS Anand
A Fully Automated Method for QT Interval Measurement in ECG
II Christov*, II Simova
Challenge 2006: QT Interval Measurement
R Schneider*, A Bauer, P Barthel, G Schmidt
An Integrative Approach for the Measurement of the QT Interval
MA Mneimneh*, RJ Povinelli, MT Johnson
Cardiac Model Based Approach to QT Estimation
RJ Povinelli*, MA Mneimneh, MT Johnson
A Wavelet-Based Method for QT Interval Detection
JA Castillo*
Detection of QRS Complex and P and T Waves Using Wavelet Techniques and Non-Linear Regression Techniques
DK Karan*, BS Bondalapati
Individually Adaptable Automatic QT Detector
YV Chesnokov*, D Nerukh, RC Glen
Stability of QT Measurements in the PTB Database Depending on the Selected Lead
JP Martínez*, R Almeida, S Olmos, AP Rocha, P Laguna
A Fully Automated Computer Measurement of QT Interval from the 12-Lead ECG
P Langley*, FE Smith, ST King, D Zheng, A Murray
Automatic QT Interval Measurement Using a Rule-Based Gradient Method
V Chudacek*, M Huptych, D Novak, L Lhotska
Automated QT Interval Analysis on Diagnostic ECG
DA Tironi, R Sassi*, LT Mainardi
Model-Based Determination of QT Intervals
GD Clifford*, M Villarroel
Identifying and Measuring Representative QT Intervals in Predominantly Non-Normal ECGs: The Computers in Cardiology Challenge 2006
S Mensing*, A Safer, W Bystricky
Algorithmic Testing for QT Interval Measurements
G Bortolan*
Automatic Multilead VCG Based Approach for QT Interval Measurement
R Almeida*, JP Martínez, AP Rocha, S Olmos, P Laguna
Reliable Automated QT Interval Measurement for Clinical Evaluation
W Xie, X Chen*, L Dong, ZK Tin, M Sankaranarayanan
A QT Interval Detection Algorithm Based on ECG Curve Length Function
W Zong*
Automated QT Interval Measurement from Multilead ECG Signals
D Hayn*, A Kollmann, G Schreier
QT Interval Measurement: What Can We Really Expect?
JQ Xue*
Parallel Session S54
Mapping
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 13:30
Contribution of Optimal Lead Placement for the Study of AF: Applying ICA to 64 BSPM Recordings
J Millet-Roig*, MS Guillem , J Igual, R Llinares, R Ruiz
Feasibility of Separating the Atrial and Ventricular Components of the Electrocardiogram
AJ Haigh*, A Murray, P Langley
The Effects of Boundary Conditions during Transmural Optical Mapping Using Wedge Preparations
G Plank*, AJ Prassl
Body Surface Potential Mapping and Computer Simulation of Human Ventricular Fibrillation
JR Fitz-Clarke*, JL Sapp, JC Clements, BM Horacek
Epi-, Endo- and Myocardial Contributions to the Body Surface Potential
M Seger*, B Pfeifer, C Hintermüller, R Modre,
D Hayn, G Schreier, B Tilg
Frequency Spectrum of the Intracardiac and Body Surface ECG during Ventricular Fibrillation: A Computer Model Study
CN Nowak*, G Fischer, L Wieser, B Tilg, HU Strohmenger
Parallel Session S61
Devices / Technology
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 15:30
Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia Onset in Patients with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
A Casaleggio*, P Rossi, V Malavasi, G Musso, L Oltrona
Enhanced Integrated Format and Content Checking for Processing of SCP ECG Records
R Fischer*, F Chiarugi, TK Zywietz
A Wireless Multi-Bundle Concentric Coil for Recharging a Pacemaker's Battery
HM Amasha*
Cellular Phenotype Modeling of the Long QT Syndrome Gene Supported by Distributed/Parallel Computation
C Wang*, CD Nugent, A Krause, W Dubitzky
Parallel Session S62
Cardiovascular Dynamics
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 15:30
Alternans of Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy
A Voss*, R Schroeder, S Truebner, M Goernig,
A Schirdewan, HR Figulla
Cardiac Autonomic Control during Head up Tilt in Patients with a History of Syncope
LR Davrath*, S Akselrod, O Har-Shemesh, F Folino
Risk Stratification by Autonomic Information Flow Characteristics
D Hoyer*, B Frank, PK Stein, G Schmidt,
R Schneider, H Schmidt
Selective Quantification of Cardiac Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Function Based on the Heart Rate Baroreflex Impulse Response
X Chen, R Mukkamala*
Parallel Session S64
ECG Analysis
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 15:30
Use of Dual Chest Leads for Deriving Complete 12-Lead/18-Lead Electrocardiograms and Vectorcardiograms in Infants
JY Wang*, JW Warren, BM Horacek
Optimal Electrode Placements for the Identification of Old MI and LVH
MP Donnelly*, CD Nugent, DD Finlay, ND Black
A New Algorithm for Foetal QRS Detection in Surface Abdominal Records
JF Guerrero, M Martinez, M Bataller, JR Magdalena*
Comparative Analysis of the Parameters Affecting AED Specificity: Pediatric vs Adult Patients
E Aramendi*, U Irusta, S Ruiz de Gauna, J Ruiz, JJ Gutierrez
Poster Session P71
ECG 1
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 16:30
Prediction of Supraventricular Arrhythmias in Hypertensive Patients with Different Forms of Left Ventricular Geometry
A Oreziak, E Piatkowska-Janko*, Z Lewandowski, G Opolski
Changes of Ventricular Repolarization in Acute Myocardial Infarction following Coronary Angioplasty
G Jarusevicius, S Korsakas*, A Vainoras, L Gargasas, DE Rekiene
Prediction Error Filtering for the Extraction of Abnormal Intra-QRS Potentials in the Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram
CC Lin*
Assessment of Infarct Size from the High-Resolution ECG
M Matveev, S Naydenov, T Donova, I Christov*
OpenECG: Medical Device Interoperability as a Quality Label for eHealth Services
CE Chronaki, F Chiarugi*, R Fischer
Evaluation of a Program for Automatic ECG Interpretation
R Gonzalez Fernandez*, MM Rivero Varona, M Cańizares, N Gomez Lopez
Adaptive Filtering for Ventricular Repolarization Variability Assessment
MA Altuve, S Wong*, F Porée, AI Hernández, G Passariello
Algorithm Fusion for the Early Detection of Apnea-Bradycardia in Preterm Infants
J Cruz*, A Hernández, S Wong, G Carrault, A Beuchée
Development of a New Non-Invasive System for Fetal Hypoxia Diagnosis
J Lee, SP Cho*, KJ Lee
Poster Session P72
ECG 2
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 16:30
ECG Feature Extraction Using Adaptive Filter Banks for Arrhythmia Classification
A Orozco*, E Giraldo , G Castellanos, E Guijarro
Adaptive Wavelet Discrimination of Muscular Noise in the ECG
P Augustyniak*
On the Use of Artificial Neural Networks in a Commercial Holter Algorithm
J Pardey*
A Multiparameter Prediction Model for Atrial Fibrillation after CABG
SS Sovilj*, GR Rajsman, RM Magjarevic
Electrocardiogram-Based Restitution Curve
A Illanes Manriquez*, Q Zhang, Y Papelier, C Medigue, M Sorine
Estimation, Analysis and Comparison of the PR and RR Intervals under Exercise Conditions and Recovery
A Cabasson*, O Meste, G Blain, S Bermon
Analysis of Voltage-Sensitive Dye Influence on ECG Segment Variability
J Bardonova*, I Provaznik, M Novakova, M Blaha
The Effect of ECG Signal Quality on T-Wave Alternans Measurements: A Simulation Study
D Janusek*, M Kania, R Maniewski
The High Frequency QRS in Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Model Study
JC Hsieh*, WY Chuang
Poster Session P73
Ultrasonic Imaging
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 16:30
The Assessment of Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD) of the Brachial Artery
E Bianchini, F Faita, V Gemignani*, M Giannoni, M Demi
2D Local Heart Motion Estimation Using Level Sets and Hierarchical B-Splines
M Mora*, C Tauber, H Batatia
EVALECHOCARD: A Database in Echocardiography for the Comparison of Methods Dedicated to the Estimation of Regional Wall Motion Abnormalities
F Frouin*, N Kachenoura, A Delouche, P Dumée, T Kalikian,
H Guillemet, L Sarry, O Nardi, B Diebold
A New Method for Nearly Automated Detection of Carotid Contours on Ultrasound Images Based on Combined Region Growing and Level-Set
EG Caiani*, C Corsi, P Tombolato, C Lamberti, S Cerutti
A New Method for Single-Step Robust Post-Processing of Flow Color Doppler M-Mode Using Support Vector Machines
P Conde-Pardo*, A Guerrero-Curieses, JL Rojo-Álvarez, R Yotti,
J Requena-Carrión, JC Antoranz, J Bermejo
Detection of Temporal Motion Velocity and Acceleration of Omnidirectional M-Mode Echocardiography
Q Lin, Y Lin, HY Wang, HG McAllister*, H Zheng
Using RF Reconstructed IVUS Images in Tissue Classification
KL Caballero-Espinosa*, J Barajas, O Pujol, J Mauri, P Radeva
Poster Session P74
Telemedicine
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 16:30
Class Hierarchy for Managing and Processing ECG Signal Data: Design and Implementation in Delphi and C#
AR Rodriguez*, R Almeida, GM Rodriguez, G Montes de Oca, N Pina
ASEPTIC: Aided System for Event-Based Phonocardiographic Telediagnosis with Integrated Compression
J Martínez-Alajarín*, J López-Candel, R Ruiz-Merino
ECG Estimation Using a Saw-Tooth Pattern in Remote Environments
MM Elena*, A Martin, JM Quero
Aeneas II: A Standard for ECG Management and Exchange in the Netherlands
WA Dijk*, R Hoekema, N van der Putten, WRM Dassen, ET van der Velde,
CI Buddelmeijer, AW Huisman, AA Becht
ECG Standards for the Interoperability in Italian Patient Electronic Health Records
P Marcheschi *, A Mazzarisi, S Dalmiani, A Benassi
An Instrumentation System with Force Feedback, Automatic Recognition and Skills for Cardiac Telemanipulation
EU Braun*, H Mayer, I Nagy, A Knoll,
SM Wildhirt, R Lange, R Bauernschmitt
A Fast and Simple CCU Complication & Risk Registration Module for the Local Cardiology Information System (LCIS)
CI Buddelmeijer*, JBA Habraken, R Adams, JJ Piek
Poster Session P75
Signal Analysis
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 16:30
Improved QRST Cancellation Based on the Empirical Mode Decomposition
M Lemay*, JM Vesin
Real-Time Classification of Heartbeats Using Least Square Acceleration Filter for Ambulatory Monitoring
MH Song*, KJ Lee
Relative Estimation of the Karhunen-Ločve Transform Basis Functions for Detection of Ventricular Ectopic Beats
G Gómez-Herrero, I Jekova, V Krasteva, I Christov*,
A Gotchev, K Egiazarian
A Multi-Component Based Neural Network Beat Detection in Electrocardiogram Analysis
T Last, CD Nugent*, FJ Owens
The Effect of Sigma Receptor Ligand Haloperidol on Guinea Pig Isolated Heart Electrogram
M Nováková*, J Bardonová, I Provazník
Passive Acoustic Maternal Abdominal Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Using Wavelet Transform
Y Song, W Xie*, JF Chen, KS Phua
Computer Based Tool for Temporary and Spectral Analysis of ECG Registries
A Garcia, J Roca, J Ramon*, J Rocajr,
A Monge, M Ortega
Poster Session P76
Arrhythmia
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 16:30
Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation Termination by Approximate Entropy in the Time-Frequency Domain
C Vayá, JJ Rieta*, R Alcaraz, C Sánchez, R Cervigón
Prediction of Successful Cardioversion in Atrial Fibrillation Using Wavelet Analysis Parameters and Sample Entropy
R Cervigón*, R Alcaraz, C Vayá, J Mateo,
J Millet, C Sánchez
Wavelet Sample Entropy: A New Approach to Predict Termination of Atrial Fibrillation
R Alcaraz, C Vayá, R Cervigón, C Sánchez*, JJ Rieta
Non-invasive Imaging of Atrial Flutter
M Seger*, R Modre, B Pfeifer, C Hintermüller, B Tilg
Analysis of Ventricular Arrhythmias Episodes in Patients at Risk for Ventricular Fibrillation
M Triventi, S Valsecchi, M Landolina, M Gasparini, M Lunati,
F Censi*, G Calcagnini, P Bartolini
Development of a Pediatric ECG Rhythm Database for the Assessment of the Rhythm Analysis Algorithms of Automated External Defibrillators
U Irusta*, E Aramendi, S Ruiz de Gauna, J Ruiz, JJ Gutierrez
Demonstration of a Novel Catheter Guiding Method for the Ablative Therapy of Ventricular Arrhythmias
ME Barley*, AA Armoundas, K Choppy, A Galea,
G Hirschman, J Portny, RJ Cohen
Removal of CPR Artifacts from the Ventricular Fibrillation ECG by Adaptive Regression on Lagged Reference Signals
K Rheinberger*, K Unterkofler, M Baubin, A Amann
Poster Session P77
Heart Rate Variabliity
Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 16:30
The Effects of Stroke Localization on Nonlinear Indexes of HRV
G D'Addio*, A Accardo, GM Corbi, G Russo,
GD Pinna, N Ferrara, F Rengo
Using the Lag of Autocorrelation Function in Order to Identify the Anaerobic Threshold during Dynamic Physical Exercise
FMHS Pereira da Silva, AC Silva Filho*, FG Lima, MAS Lavrador,
BC Maciel, L Gallo Jr
Detrended Fluctuation Analysis (DFA) and R-R Interval Variability: A New Linear Segmentation Algorithm
JC Perfetto*, A Ruiz, C D'Attellis
Autonomic Nervous System Response during Coronary Occlusion Evaluated with Multiple Factor Analysis of Standard and Fractal Indexes
P Gomis*, S Wong, F Ng, G Wagner
Parallel Session S81
Systems / Baroreflex Control of Circulation
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 08:30
Non-invasive Baroreflex Sensitivity Assessment in Heart Failure Patients with Frequent Episodes of Non-Sinus Rhythm
H Van de Vooren, MGJ Gademan, CA Swenne*, MJ Schalij, EE Van der Wall
Improved BRS Assessment Using the Global Approach in the Sequences Technique
S Gouveia*, AP Rocha, P Laguna, P Van de Borne, P Lago
Lack of Recovery of Baroreflex Function in Patients after Heart Surgery
R Bauernschmitt*, N Wessel, H Malberg, G Brockmann, R Lange
Cardiovascular Oscillations in Patients Suffering Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery
N Wessel*, R Bauernschmitt, G Brockmann, SM Wildhirt, J Kurths,
G Bretthauer, R Lange, H Malberg
Exploring Causal Interactions between Blood Pressure and RR Interval at the Respiratory Frequency
R Cucino*, L Faes, R Antolini, G Nollo
Non-Linear Modulation of Total Peripheral Resistance Due to Pulsatility: A Model Study
F Aletti*, E Lanzarone, ML Costantino, G Baselli
Parallel Session S82
Models 3
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 08:30
Toward Provably Correct Models of Ventricular Cell Function
RL Owen*, S McKeever, J Davies, A Garfinkel
Activity of Self-Depolarizing Pacemaker Cells Bio-Engineered in Virtual Heterogeneous Ventricular Tissue
DL Weiss*, G Seemann, FB Sachse, O Doessel
Computing the Age-Related Dysfunction of Cardiac Pacemakers
H Zhang*, J-H Liu, AV Holden
The QRS-Integral of an Electrogram as an Indicator of the Subsequent Local Action Potential Duration
A van Oosterom*, V Jacquemet
Simulated ECG Waveforms in Long QT Syndrome Based on a Model of Human Ventricular Tissue
KQ Wang, YF Yuan, YY Tang, HG Zhang*
On Computing Dominant Frequency from Action Potentials and Bipolar Electrograms: A Computer Simulation Study
G Fischer*, L Wieser, CN Nowak, LJ Rantner,
F Hintringer, B Tilg
Parallel Session S83
Coronary Imaging
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 08:30
Statistical Descriptors of the Myocardial Perfusion in Angiographic Images
D Gil*, P Radeva, O Rodriguez
IVUS Simulation Based on Histopathology
SC Groot*, R Hamers, FH Post, CP Botha, N Bruining
Reducing Cardiac Motion in IVUS Sequences
AH Hernández*, DG Gil, JM Mauri, PR Radeva
3D Reconstruction of Vessels Based on IVUS Video Sequences: An off-Line Software Tool Built on Matlab
R Sanz*, D Moratal, V Bodí, DR García, J Sanchis,
J Núńez, JJ Rieta, JM Sanchis, FJ Chorro
Vessel Tortuosity Extraction from IVUS Images
D Rotger*, P Radeva, O Rodriguez
Remote Optical Stereoscopic Multispectral Imaging during Cardiac Surgery
FP Wieringa*, F Mastik, DJGM Duncker, AJJC Bogers,
C Zeelenberg, R van Melick, AFW van der Steen
Parallel Session S84
Repolarization
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 08:30
Performance of a Continuous Real-Time QT Interval Monitoring Algorithm for the Critical-Care Setting
ED Helfenbein*, DQ Field, J Lindauer, RE Gregg, JJ Wang,
S Kresge, FP Michaud, SH Zhou
Principal Component Analysis of the T Wave: 24-Hour Monitoring of Repolarization Complexity in Dialysis Patients
S Severi, E Grandi*, G Alessandrini, A Santoro, S Cavalcanti
ECG Method for Identifying Drug-Induced Repolarization Abnormalities
JP Couderc*, M Vaglio, X Xia, S McNitt
Description of a New Method of 24-Hour Ventricular Repolarization Analysis: Methods and Clinical Significance
R Parma*, M Sosnowski, Z Parma, M Tendera
T Wave Width Alterations during Valsalva Maneuvers in Diabetic Patients
A Mincholé*, JP Martínez, P Arini, M Risk, P Laguna
Analysis of T-Wave Width during Severe Ischemia Generated by Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
PD Arini*, JP Martinez, P Laguna
Parallel Session S91
New Methods in Echocardiography
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 10:30
Inhomogeneities of Left Ventricular Apical Rotation during the Heart Cycle as Determined by Echocardiography
N Bachner, D Adam*, W Feske, Z Friedman
Automatic Scoring of Segmental Wall Motion in Echocardiography Using Quantified Parametric Images
N Kachenoura*, A Delouche, C Ruiz, S Mulé, D Balvay, T Kalikian,
A Herment, O Nardi, F Frouin, B Diebold
Characterizing Cardiac Echo Motion Patterns
T Syeda-Mahmood*
4D Ultrasound Quantification of LV Function and Valvular Pathology
NL Greenberg*, S Fukuda, D Agler, Y Matsumura,
T Shiota, JD Thomas
Parallel Session S92
HRV in Respiration and Sleep
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 10:30
Time-Frequency Wavelet Transform Coherence of Cardio-Respiratory Signals during Exercise
K Keissar*, LR Davrath, S Akselrod
Heart Rate and Respiration Relationships as a Diagnostic Tool for Late Onset Sepsis in Sick Preterm Infants
R Loforte, G Carrault*, L Mainardi, A Beuchee
Time-Variant Spectral Analysis of the Heart Rate Variability during Sleep in Healthy and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Subjects
MO Mendez*, AM Bianchi, T Penzel, O Villiantieri, S Cerutti
Non-Parametric and Parametric Time-Frequency Analysis of HRV during Arousals from Sleep
MC Mantaras, MO Mendez*, O Villantieri, N Montano,
V Patruno, AM Bianchi, S Cerutti
Parallel Session S94
Signal Processing 3
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 10:30
Analysing the Dynamics of Pulseless Electrical Activity during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
I Dragsund, K Gundersen, M Risdal, J Kramer-Johansen, B Abella,
D Edelson, F Sterz, T Eftestřl*
Analysing Specificity of a Bipolar ECG Implant to 12 Segments of the Left Ventricle
J Väisänen*, J Malmivuo, J Hyttinen
ECG Arrhythmia Classification Using a Simple Reconstructed Phase Space Approach
AS Al-Fahoum*, AM Qasaimeh
Quantification of Phase Recurrences in Atrioventricular (AV) Conduction during Atrial Arrhythmias
M Masč*, L Glass, R Antolini, F Ravelli
Poster Session PA1
Implantable Devices
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 11:30
Multivariate Analysis of Follow-up Physiological Data Recorded by Cardiac Implantable Devices
E Roux, AI Hernández*, L Graindorge, G Carrault, P Mabo
Considering the Effects of Circadian Rhythm May Improve Tachycardia Discrimination Performance in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
J Shih, CM Mullin, S Merkel, Y Lin, S Cazares*
Computer Support for Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation
E Pilat*, G Ilczuk, R Mlynarski, R Gardas,
A Drzewiecka, W Kargul, A Wakulicz-Deja
Poster Session PA2
Modelling
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 11:30
Contribution of Electrophysiological Remodeling to Generation of Re-Entries around the Right Pulmonary Veins in the Human Atrium: A Simulation Study
C Tobón*, J Sáiz, F Hornero, C Ruiz,
V Hernández, G Molto
The Effect of Regional Ischemia in Arrhythmia Vulnerability for Heterogeneous Transmural Cardiac Wall: A Simulation Study
OA Henao*, JM Ferrero Jr, J Sáiz, L Romero,
G Moltó, JM Alonso
Engineering Stable Pacemaking at Physiological Rates in Virtual Ventricular Myocytes
W-C Tong*, AV Holden
Analytical Solution to a Minimal Cardiovascular Model
T Heldt*, YB Chernyak
A Three-Dimensional Model of Canine Cardiac Ventricular Wall Electrophysiology
AP Benson, OV Aslanidi*, H Zhang, AV Holden
The ECG T-Wave Duration as an Index of Dispersion of Ventricular Repolarization: Insights from Simulations
A Ibańez, JM Ferrero Jr*
On the Use of the Bidomain Equations for Computing the Transmembrane Potential Throughout the Heart Wall: An Inverse Problem
BF Nielsen*, M Lysaker, X Cai, P Grřttum, KA Mardal,
C Tarrou, J Sundnes, A Tveito
Poster Session PA3
MRI
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 11:30
Modeling Human Ventricular Geometry and Fiber Orientation Based on Diffusion Tensor MRI
G Seemann*, DUJ Keller, DL Weiss, O Dössel
A New Cardiac Motion Estimation Method Based on a Spatio-Temporal Frequency Approach and Hough Transform
N Carranza *, G Cristóbal, MJ Ledesma, A Santos
MRI in Patients with Implantable Devices: A Numerical Model for the Evaluation of Lead Heating
E Mattei, M Triventi, G Calcagnini, F Censi*, P Bartolini
A Method for Generating MRI Cardiac and Respiratory Gating Pulses Simultaneously Based on Adaptive Real-Time Digital Filters
HD Park*, SP Cho, KJ Lee
Poster Session PA4
Imaging and Informatics
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 11:30
Multi-Objects Multi-Dimensional Segmentation of Cardiac MSCT Data Using SVM Classifiers and a Connectivity Algorithm
J Fleureau, M Garreau, A Hernandez*, A Simon, D Boulmier
Image Processing on Regular Coronary Angiograms for Myocardial Perfusion Measurements
HS Sekiguchi*, NS Sugimoto, MK Kawahito, JL Lee,
AN Nakano, MF Fujita, SE Eiho
Poster Session PA5
ECG Data
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 11:30
The Use of Selected Diagnostic Parameters as a Feedback Modifying the ECG Interpretation
P Augustyniak*
Evaluation of a Vendor-Agnostic, Web-Based Automated Multi-Lead ST Segment Analysis System
KV White*, JT Barbey
Cardiolib: An Annotated Rest ECG Database for 12 Leads
N Pina Riesco, A Rodríguez Gómez*, R González Fernández, R Almeida Verdaguer,
G Rodríguez Benítez, G Montes de Oca Colina
Using the Blood Pressure Waveform to Reduce Critical False ECG Alarms
GD Clifford*, A Aboukhalil, JX Sun, W Zong,
BA Janz, GB Moody, RG Mark
Poster Session PA6
Informatics
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 11:30
The Mobile ECG and Motion Activity Monitoring System for Home Care Patients
S Korsakas*, J Lauznis, A Vainoras, Z Markovitch,
L Gargasas, I Markovitcha, L Poderys
Two Options for a Low-Cost GSM/GPRS Mobile Cardiac Monitor
R Gonzalez Fernandez*, D Jimenez Gonzalez, O Vargas Mursuli, R Guardarrama Mieres
Application and Methodological Considerations about HR-Recovery Kinetics to Assess Changes in Fitness Status
M Romagnoli, A Benito, A Yeste, P Sala,
S Guillen, A Arduini*
Nocturnal Periodic Breathing Is an Independent Predictor of Cardiac Death and Multiple Hospital Admissions in Heart Failure
GD Pinna*, R Maestri, A Mortara, P Johnson, T Witkowski, P Ponikowski,
D Andrews, S Capomolla, MT La Rovere, P Sleight
Remote Monitoring and Automatic Analysis of Phonocardiographic Signals in the Climbing of High Mountains
FC Gomez de Leon e Hijes*, J Martinez Alajarin, J Lopez Candel, R Ruiz Merino, RL Marin Morales
A New System for Integral Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Based on Technological Platforms for the Lifestyle Change Supporting System
J Saiz, R Rodriguez, J Guixeres*, G Gimenez, J Gomis-Tena,
JM Ferrero Jr, MJ Sancho-Tello, V Montagud, A Salvador
Development and Implementation of a Fully Paperless Cardiology Information System (EPD-Vision)
ET van der Velde*, DE Atsma, MJ Schalij, TA Witteman,
H Foeken, FDB de Bruijn
Poster Session PA7
Cardiovascular Dynamics
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 11:30
Assessment of Neuro-Cardiovascular Uncoupling in Acute Brain Injury Patients
BP Papaioannou*, MG Giannakou, NM Maglaveras, ES Sofianos, MG Giala
Cluster Headaches Do Not Appear to Involve a Cardiac Autonomic Problem as Reflected by Continuous Wavelet Transform
LR Davrath*, A Mosek, I Pinhas, S Akselrod
Age-Dependent Response of Heart Rate Variability to Head-up Tilt Tests in Young Syncope Patients and Controls
C Maier*, M Magerl, M Khalil, H Ulmer, H Dickhaus
Recovery of Heart Rate Variability and Baroreflex Sensitivity following Open Heart Surgery
G Brockmann*, N Wessel, H Malberg, R Lange, R Bauernschmitt
Complex Demodulation of Baroreflex during Parabolic Flight
K Couckuyt*, B Verheyden, F Beckers, AE Aubert
Estimation of Cardiac Output from Left Ventricular Pressure by a Modified Modelflow Method
S Valsecchi, GB Perego, F Censi*, JJ Schreuder
Poster Session PA8
Cardiovascular Mechanics
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 11:30
Characterization of Ventricular Torsion in Healthy Subjects Using Gabor Filters and a Variational Framework
JG Barnes, J Barajas*, F Carreras, S Pujadas, P Radeva
Coronary Blood Flow: Comparison between in Vivo and Numerical Simulation Data
C De Lazzari*, MG Trivella, G Ferrari, D Neglia, A L'Abbate
Estimation of Ventricular Mechanical Dyssynchrony with a Conductance Catheter: Methodological Considerations and Experimental Results
S Valsecchi, L Padeletti, GB Perego, F Censi*,
P Bartolini, JJ Schreuder
Estimation of the Central Arterial Pressure Waveform and Beat-to-Beat Stroke Volume from Multiple Peripheral Arterial Pressure Waveforms
G Swamy, R Mukkamala*
Assessment of the Relationships between Blood Pressure, Pulse Wave Velocity and Digital Volume Pulse
JM Padilla*, EJ Berjano, J Saiz, L Fácila,
P Díaz, S Mercé
Plenary Session MB
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 14:00
Peak Ectopy Rate Analysis for Risk Stratification of Sudden Death in Heart Failure
A Casaleggio*, R Maestri, MT La Rovere, P Rossi,
L Oltrona, GD Pinna
Maturation of Fetal Cardiac Autonomic Control as Expressed by Fetal Heart Rate Variability
M David*, M Hirsch, S Akselrod
Detection of Heart Rate Turbulence Using an Extended IPFM Model
K Solem*, P Laguna, L Sörnmo
Parallel Session SC1
Informatics
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 16:00
Multilingual Enrichment of an Ontology of Cardio-Vascular Diseases
M Simonet*, R Patriarche, A Bechlioulis, D Bernhard,
G Diallo, R Messai, S Gedzelman
A Novel DICOM-Based ECG Documentary System
JC Hsieh*, LI Hsieh
Analysis of Xvid Video Codec for Clinical Quality Assessment in Tele-Echocardiography
R Leza*, A Alesanco, J García, P Serrano,
A Portolés, C Hernández, TC Marzo
Parallel Session SC2
Methods of ECG Analysis
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 16:00
A New ECG Enhancement Algorithm for Stress ECG Tests
M Blanco-Velasco*, B Weng, KE Barner
Comparison of Coherent Averaging Alignment Algorithms for P-Waves
F Censi*, G Calcagnini, M D'Alessandro, M Triventi, P Bartolini
Spectrum Estimation and Adaptive Denoising of ECG Signals Using Kalman Filters
LE Avendańo*, CG Castellanos, JM Ferrero
Changes in Cardiac Indices from Implanted Defibrillator-Stored Electrograms Due to Acquisition and Preprocessing Conditions
J Requena-Carrión*, JL Rojo-Álvarez, E Everss, F Alonso-Atienza,
JJ Sánchez-Muńoz, M Ortiz, A García-Alberola
Parallel Session SC3
Cardiac Rhythm
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 16:00
Depressed Heart Rate Variability Predicts Impairment of Cognitive Function in Elderly Population
A Berkowitsch*, A Oksuzyan, D Jdanov, HF Pitscher,
Y Shubik, V Shkolnikov, M Shkolnikova
Correlation between Heart Rate Turbulence Analysis and Heart Rate Variability Analysis
H Malberg*, R Bauernschmitt, A Schirdewan, N Wessel
Characterization of Fetal Heart Rate Irregularity Using Approximate Entropy and Wavelet Filtering
F Magalhăes*, JP Marques de Sá, J Bernardes, D Ayres de Campos
System-Identification Noise Suppression for Intra-Partum Cardiotocography to Discriminate Normal and Hypoxic Fetuses
PA Warrick*, RE Kearney, D Precup, EF Hamilton
Parallel Session SC4
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 16:00
Time-Domain and Morphological Descriptors of Paced and Spontaneous P-Waves in Patients Prone to Atrial Fibrillation
F Censi*, G Calcagnini, C Ricci, RP Ricci,
M Santini, P Bartolini
The Use of Sequential RR Distributions to Detect Atrial Fibrillation Episodes in Very Long Term ECG Monitoring
E Petrucci, V Balian, G Filippini, LT Mainardi*
A Support Vector Machine for Predicting Spontaneous Termination of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Episodes
JD Diaz*, O Escalona
Conduction Velocity Kinetics and Repolarization Alternans in a Sheep Model of Pacing-Induced Atrial Fibrillation
Y Prudat*, JM Vesin, S Granges, P Ruchat, M Fromer,
O Muller, H Abriel, L Kappenberger, E Pruvot
