Computers in Cardiology 2006, Volume 33

Valencia, Spain

Table of Contents

Index by Session [pdf]

Index by Author [pdf]

Index by Subject [pdf]

Preface [pdf]

Copyright information

Editorial board

Board of Directors, CinC

Organizing Committee and Sponsors

Introduction

Index by Session

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

1MRosanna Degani Young Investigator Award
2-1SDiagnostic ECG
2-2SModels 1
2-3SMRI
2-4SHeart Rate Variability
3-1SNonlinear Methods in Cardiovascular Dynamics
3-2SThree-Dimensional Imaging
3-3SAtrial Fibrillation 1
3-4SSignal Processing 1
4-1SSystems, Methods and Applications
4-2SModels 2
4-3STelemedicine
4-4SSignal Processing 2
5-1SDecision Support
5-2SMechanics
5-3KPhysioNet/CinC Challenge
5-4SMapping
6-1SDevices/Technology
6-2SCardiovascular Dynamics
6-3SECG Analysis
7-1PECG 1
7-2PECG 2
7-3PUltrasonic Imaging
7-4PTelemedicine
7-5PSignal Analysis
7-6PArrhythmia
7-7PHeart Rate Variability
8-1SSystems/Baroreflex Control of Circulation
8-2SModels 3
8-3SCoronary Imaging
8-4SRepolarization
9-1SNew Methods in Echocardiography
9-2SHRV in Respiration and Sleep
9-3SSignal Processing 3
10-1PImplantable Devices
10-2PModelling
10-3PMRI
10-4PImaging and Informatics
10-5PECG Data
10-6PInformatics
10-7PCardiovascular Dynamics
10-8PCardiovascular Mechanics
11MPlenary Session
12-1SInformatics
12-2SMethods of ECG Analysis
12-3SCardiac Rhythm
12-4SAtrial Fibrillation 2

1M: Rosanna Degani Young Investigator Award

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Manifestation of Left Atrial Events in the Surface Electrocardiogram during Atrial Fibrillation1
Petrutiu S, Sahakian AV, Fisher WG, Swiryn S
A Knowledge-Based Electrocardiogram-Monitoring System for Detection of the Onset of Nocturnal Hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetic Patients5
Alexakis C, Rodrigues M, Saatchi R, Nyongesa HO, Davies C, Ireland RH, Harris ND, Heller SR
Computer Reconstruction of the Cardiac Pacemaker9
Aslanidi OV, Boyett MR, Zhang H
A Signal Abnormality Index for Arterial Blood Pressure Waveforms13
Sun JX, Reisner AT, Mark RG

2-1S: Diagnostic ECG

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Age and Sex Dependent Criteria for Lower Limits of QRS Voltages17
Clark E, Devine B, Macfarlane PW
Exercise Testing for Non-Invasive Assessment of Atrial Electrophysiology in Patients with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation21
Husser O, Husser D, Stridh M, Sörnmo L, Klein HU, Bollmann A
Evaluation of Myocardial Damage in Chagasic Patients from the Signal-Averaged and Beat-to-Beat Analysis of the High Resolution Electrocardiogram25
Laciar E, Jane R, Brooks DH
Electrocardiographic Detection and Quantification of Acute Myocardial Ischemia with Dipole Modeling29
Stenroos M, Lindholm M, Vesterinen P, Kylmälä M, Konttila T, Dabek J, Väänänen H
An Automated Algorithm to Improve ECG Detection of Posterior STEMI Associated with Left Circumflex Coronary Artery Occlusion33
Zhou SH, Startt/Selvester RH, Liu X, Hancock EW, Tragardh E, Pahlm O, Horáček BM, Gregg RE, Helfenbein ED, Lindauer JM

2-2S: Models 1

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Mechanisms Underlying Cardiac Vulnerability to Electric Shocks within the Three-Dimensional Volume of the Rabbit Ventricles37
Maharaj T, Rodriguez B, Blake R, Trayanova NA, Gavaghan DJ
A Model of 3D Propagation in Discrete Cardiac Tissue41
Stinstra JG, Roberts SF, Pormann JB, MacLeod RS, Henriquez CS
Simultaneous Recovery of Three-Dimensional Myocardial Conductivity and Electrophysiological Dynamics: A Nonlinear System Approach45
Wang LW, Zhang HY, Shi PC
Estimating Conductivity Distribution of Transmural Wedges of the Ventricle Using Parallel Genetic Algorithms49
Martins DMS, Xavier CR, Santos EP, Vieira VF, Oliveira RS, Weber dos Santos R

2-3S: MRI

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Improved Automated Quantification of Left Ventricular Size and Function from Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Images53
Corsi C, Veronesi F, Lamberti C, Mor-Avi V
Automatic Exclusion of Papillary Muscles and Trabeculae from Blood Volume Measurements in Cine Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Images57
Hautvast GLTF, Breeuwer M, Lobregt S, Gerritsen FA
Respiratory Gated SPAMM Sequence for Magnetic Resonance Cardiac Tagging61
Santa Marta C, Ledesma-Carbayo MJ, Bajo A, Pérez-David E, Santos A, Desco M
Cardiac Motion Analysis from Cine MR Sequences Using Non-Rigid Registration Techniques65
Ledesma-Carbayo MJ, Bajo A, Santa Marta C, Pérez-David E, Caso I, García-Fernandez MA, Santos A, Desco M
Early Detection of Aortic Aneurysm Risk from 4-D MR Image Data69
Sonka M, Zhao F, Zhang H, Wahle A, Stolpen A, Scholz T
Integrating Model Based and Data Driven Approaches for the Automatic Segmentation of Cardiac Short-Axis Slice Cine MRI Recordings73
Müller A, Neitmann A, Kunze M, Merkle N, Höher M, Hombach V, Wöhrle J, Neumann H, Kestler HA

2-4S: Heart Rate Variability

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Time Reversibility in Short-Term Heart Period Variability77
Porta A, Guzzetti S, Montano N, Gnecchi-Ruscone T, Furlan R, Malliani A
Prognostic Value of Heart Rate Variability Analysis in Patients with Depressed Left Ventricular Function Irrespective of Cardiac Rhythm81
Sosnowski M, Macfarlane PW, Parma R, Skrzypek-Wanha J, Tendera M
Power Spectrum Analysis of Heart-Rate Variability in the Young Zucker Rat85
Burattini L, Burattini R, Cogo CE, Faelli E, Ruggeri P
Activity Index from Continuous Telemetry in a Mouse Model of Voluntary Wheel Exercise Training89
McSharry PE, Adlam D, de Bono JP, Channon KM

3-1S: Nonlinear Methods in Cardiovascular Dynamics

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Are "Scaling Patterns" Useful Tools for Exploring Fractality in Heart Rate Variability Data?93
Bojorges-Valdez ER, Echeverria JC, Valdés-Cristerna R, Peña MA
Visualisation of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Dysregulation in Young Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Poincaré Plot97
Javorka M, Javorkova J, Tonhajzerova I, Javorka K
Multiscale Complexity Analysis of Heart Rate Dynamics in Heart Failure: Preliminary Findings from the MUSIC Study101
Costa M, Cygankiewicz I, Zareba W, Bayés de Luna A, Goldberger AL, Lobodzinski S
Non-Invasive Assessment of Atrioventricular Conduction Properties and Their Effects on Ventricular Response in Atrial Fibrillation105
Climent AM, Husser D, Millet J, Corino VDA, Mainardi L, Klein HU, Bollmann A
Symbolic Analysis of Short-Term Heart Period Variability during Graded Head-up Tilt109
Porta A, Gnecchi-Ruscone T, Tobaldini E, Guzzetti S, Furlan R, Malliani A, Montano N

3-2S: Three-Dimensional Imaging

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Semi-Automatic Tracking for Mitral Annulus Dynamic Analysis Using Real-Time 3D Echocardiography113
Veronesi F, Corsi C, Caiani EG, Sugeng L, Weinert L, Mor-Avi V, Lang RM, Lamberti C
Quantification of Regional Left Ventricular Function by Real-Time 3D Echocardiography: Validation by Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Clinical Utility117
Corsi C, Sugeng L, Nesser HJ, Weinert L, Niel J, Ebner C, Steringer-Mascherbauer R, Schmidt F, Schummers G, Lang RM, Mor-Avi V
Automated Assessment of Left Ventricular Wall Motion Based on Surface Detection and Color-Encoding of Real-Time Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Images121
Caiani EG, Corsi C, Veronesi F, Weynert L, Sugeng L, Vittori A, Nesser HJ, Lang RM, Lamberti C, Cerutti S
A Framework for Real-Time Left Ventricular Tracking in 3D+T Echocardiography, Using Nonlinear Deformable Contours and Kalman Filter Based Tracking125
Orderud F
Three Dimensional Segmentation of the Heart Muscle in Real-Time 3D Echocardiographic Sequences Using Image Statistics129
Nillesen MM, Lopata RGP, Gerrits IH, Kapusta L, Huisman HJ, Thijssen JM, de Korte CL
A New Generation Image Processing Algorithm Might Enable Real-Time Visualization of 3D Echocardiographic Data on a Multi-View Auto Stereoscopic LCD133
Saracino G, Greenberg N, Fukuda S, Shiota T, Thomas JD

3-3S: Atrial Fibrillation 1

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Component Selection for Principal Component Analysis-Based Extraction of Atrial Fibrillation137
Romero Legarreta I
Detrended Fluctuation Analysis of Atrial Signal during Adrenergic Activation in Atrial Fibrillation141
Corino VDA, Ziglio F, Lombardi F, Sassi R, Mainardi LT
Ventricular Response during Atrial Fibrillation: Evaluation of Exercise and Flecainide Effects145
Corino VDA, Mainardi LT, Husser D, Klein HU, Bollmann A
The Equivalent Dipole Used to Characterize Atrial Fibrillation149
Jacquemet V, Lemay M, van Oosterom A, Kappenberger L

3-4S: Signal Processing 1

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

A Multilead Wavelet-Based ECG Delineator based on the RMS Signal153
Llamedo Soria M, Martínez JP, Laguna P
A New Mother Wavelet for Fetal Electrocardiography, to Achieve Optimal Denoising and Compressing Results157
Almagro S, Elena MM, Bastiaans MJ, Quero JM
Detecting Predisposition to Torsade de Points Using a PCA-Based Method161
Khawaja A, Butrous G, Doessel O
Heart Rate Variability during Pulse Photoplethysmography Decreased Amplitude Fluctuations and its correlation with Apneic Episodes165
Gil E, Mendez MO, Villantieri O, Mateo J, Vergara JM, Bianchi AM, Laguna P
Time-Frequency Analysis of Heart Rate Variability during Stress Testing Using "a Priori" Information of Respiratory Frequency169
Bailón R, Mainardi LT, Laguna P
Wavelet Transform and Simplicity Based Heart Murmur Segmentation173
Kumar D, Carvalho P, Antunes M, Henriques J, Maldonado M, Schmidt R, Habetha J

4-1S: Systems, Methods and Applications

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Evaluation of a Nonlinear Prediction Algorithm Quantifying Regularity, Synchronization and Directionality in Short Cardiovascular Variability Series177
Faes L, Cucino R, Nollo G
Analysis of Breathing-Related Variations in ECG-Triggered Laser Doppler Perfusion Signals Measured on the Beating Heart during Surgery181
Fors C, Casimir-Ahn H, Wårdell K
Multi-Channel Electrocardiogram Denoising Using a Bayesian Filtering Framework185
Sameni R, Shamsollahi MB, Jutten C
Analysis on Dynamic Pressure-Volume (P-V) - Relations for Reliable Prediction of Chamber Remodelling in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)189
Hu WC, Liu CP, Shyu LY, Kao T, Wang JJ
Developing Custom Signal Processing Algorithm with LabView FPGA and Compact RIO to Detect Aortic Stenosis Disease193
Al-Naami B, Chebil J, Trabsheh B, Mgdob H
Time-Frequency Signal Processing Approaches with Applications to Heart Sound Analysis197
Raković P, Sejdić E, Stanković LJ, Jiang J

4-2S: Models 2

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Compound Mutations in Long QT Syndrome Assessed by a Computer Model201
Grandi E, Puglisi JL, Bers DM, Severi S
Theoretical Investigation of Ca2+ Dynamics in Normal and Hypertensive Vascular Walls205
Bezerianos A, Kapela A, Tsoukias NM
Effect of Lidocaine on Reentrant Ventricular Circuits in Acute Ischemic Situations. A Computer Modelling Study209
Cardona K, Sáiz J, Ferrero Jr JM, Martinez M, Moltó G, Hernández V
Using Novel Simplified Models of Excitation for Analytic Description of Initiation, Propagation and Blockage of Excitation Waves213
Idris I, Simitev RD, Biktashev VN
Safety Factor in Simulated 2D Cardiac Tissue. Influence of Altered Membrane Excitability217
Romero L, Trenor B, Ferrero Jr JM, Sáiz J, Moltó G, Alonso JM
Re-entry by Early Afterdepolarisations in a Computational Model221
Scarle S, Clayton RH

4-3S: Telemedicine

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

An Optimal Technique for ECG Noise Reduction in Real Time Applications225
Elena MM, Quero JM, Borrego I
A New Shared Care Telemedical Solution Dedicated to Elderly Patient Nursing Services for Remote GP Decision Support229
Télisson D, Fayn J, Placide J, Rubel P, Comet B
A Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in Critical Cardiac Patients in an Intensive Care Unit233
Murakami A, Gutierrez MA, Lage SHG, Rebelo MFS, Guiraldelli RHG, Ramirez JAF
Wearable Monitoring System for Heart Failure Assessment in a Mobile Environment237
Villalba E, Ottaviano M, Arredondo MT, Martinez A, Guillen S
A Prospective Multicenter Comparison Trial of Home Monitoring against Regular Follow-up in MADIT II Patients: Additional Visits and Cost Impact241
Elsner CH, Sommer P, Piorkowski C, Taborsky M, Neuser H, Bytesnik J, Geller JC, Kottkamp H, Wiesmeth H, Hindricks G
Quality Home Telemedicine Services for Chronic Cardiac Disease Patients through the INTERLIFE Platform245
Maglaveras N, Maglavera S, Lekka I, Chouvarda I, Kaimakamis V, Kilintzis V, Prentza A

4-4S: Signal Processing 2

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Derivation of Orthogonal Leads from the 12-Lead ECG. Accuracy of a Single Transform for the Derivation of Atrial and Ventricular Wave249
Guillem MS, Sahakian AV, Swiryn S
An Adaptive Kalman Filter for Removing Baseline Wandering in ECG Signals253
Mneimneh MA, Yaz EE, Johnson MT, Povinelli RJ
The Effect of Baseline Wandering in Automatic T-Wave Alternans Detection from Holter Recordings257
Burattini L, Zareba W, Burattini R
Quantitative Analysis of T-Wave Amplitude during Parabolic Flight261
Caiani EG, Vimercati C, Tu TD, Capderou A, Cerutti S, Vaida P
Supervised Classification Models to Detect the Presence of Old Myocardial Infarction in Body Surface Potential Maps265
Zheng H, Wang H, Nugent CD, Finlay DD
Characterization of the Magnetohydrodynamic Effect as a Signal from the Surface Electrocardiogram during Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging269
Nijm GM, Swiryn S, Larson AC, Sahakian AV

5-1S: Decision Support

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

A New Method of Data Preparation for Cardiological Decision Support273
Mlynarski R, Ilczuk G, Wakulicz-Deja A, Kargul W
Evaluation of Computational Classification Methods for Discriminating Human Heart Failure Etiology Based on Gene Expression Data277
Wang HY, Zheng H, Azuaje F
Cardiovascular Risk Stratification in Decision Support Systems: A Probabilistic Approach. Application to pHealth281
Atoui H, Fayn J, Gueyffier F, Rubel P
Care-Paths: Searching the Way to Implement Pathways285
Naranjo JC, Fernandez C, Pomés S, Valdivieso B

5-2S: Mechanics

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Development of a Method for Determining Arterial Pulse Propagation Times and Influence of Arterial Compliance289
Zheng D, Allen J, Murray A
Blood Flow Assessment by Arterial Pressure Wave without External Calibration293
Romano SM, Conti AA, Giglioli C, Margheri M, Valente S, Gensini GF, Conti A
The End-Systolic Pressure-Volume Relation and Its Application to the Study of the Contractility of the Cardiac Muscle297
Shoucri RM
Implementation of Force Feedback into Telemanipulated Surgery: Assessment of Surgical Experience301
Bauernschmitt R, Braun EU, Knoll A, Mayer H, Nagy I, Lange R
Fully Automatic Cardiac Motion Estimation from Tagged MRI Using Non-Rigid Registration Techniques305
Ledesma-Carbayo MJ, Bajo A, Santa Marta C, Pérez-David E, García-Fernandez MA, Desco M, Santos A
A Computer-Controlled Pulsatile Pump System for Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Its Effects on Regional Blood Flow, Haemolysis and Inflammatory Response309
Krane M, Voss B, Braun SL, Schad H, Heimisch W, Lange R, Bauernschmitt R

5-3K: PhysioNet/CinC Challenge

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

The PhysioNet / Computers in Cardiology Challenge 2006: QT Interval Measurement313
Moody GB, Koch H, Steinhoff U
A Semi-Automatic QT Interval Measurement Based on Digital Filters317
Wu CY, Chiu HW
Fully Automated Method for QT Interval Measurement in ECG321
Christov II, Simova II
Challenge 2006: QT Interval Measurement325
Schneider R, Bauer A, Barthel P, Schmidt G
Integrative Technique for the Determination of QT Interval329
Mneimneh MA, Povinelli RJ, Johnson MT
Cardiac Model Based Approach to QT Estimation333
Povinelli RJ, Mneimneh MA, Johnson MT
Individually Adaptable Automatic QT Detector337
Chesnokov YV, Nerukh D, Glen RC
Stability of QT Measurements in the PTB Database Depending on the Selected Lead341
Martínez JP, Almeida R, Olmos S, Rocha AP, Laguna P
Fully Automated Computer Measurement of QT Interval from the 12-Lead Electrocardiogram345
Langley P, Smith FE, King ST, Zheng D, Haigh AJ, Murray A
Automatic QT Interval Measurement Using a Rule-Based Gradient Method349
Chudacek V, Huptych M, Novak D, Lhotska L
Automated QT Interval Analysis on Diagnostic Electrocardiograms353
Tironi DA, Sassi R, Mainardi LT
Model-Based Determination of QT Intervals357
Clifford GD, Villarroel M
Identifying and Measuring Representative QT Intervals in Predominantly Non-Normal ECGs361
Mensing S, Bystricky W, Safer A
Algorithmic Testing for QT Interval Measurements365
Bortolan G
Automatic Multilead VCG Based Approach for QT Interval Measurement369
Almeida R, Martínez JP, Rocha AP, Olmos S, Laguna P
Reliable Automated QT Interval Measurement for Clinical Evaluation373
Chen X, Xie W, Dong L, Tin ZK, Sankaranarayanan M
A QT Interval Detection Algorithm Based on ECG Curve Length Transform377
Zong W, Saeed M, Heldt T
Automated QT Interval Measurement from Multilead ECG Signals381
Hayn D, Kollmann A, Schreier G
QT Interval Measurement: What Can We Really Expect?385
Xue JQ

5-4S: Mapping

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Contributions for the Optimal Lead Placement for the Study of Atrial Fibrillation Applying Independent Component Analysis to 64 Body Surface Potential Mapping Recordings389
Millet-Roig J, Guillem MS, Igual J, Llinares R, Ruiz R
Feasibility of Separating the Atrial and Ventricular Components of the Electrocardiogram393
Haigh AJ, Murray A, Langley P
Body Surface Potential Mapping and Computer Simulation of Human Ventricular Fibrillation397
Fitz-Clarke JR, Sapp JL, Warren JW, Clements JC, Horáček BM
Epi-, Endo- and Myocardial Contributions to the Body Surface Potential401
Seger M, Pfeifer B, Hintermüller C, Modre R, Hayn D, Schreier G, Tilg B
Frequency Spectrum of the Intracardiac and Body Surface ECG during Ventricular Fibrillation - a Computer Model Study405
Nowak CN, Fischer G, Wieser L, Tilg B, Strohmenger HU

6-1S: Devices/Technology

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia Onset in Patients with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators409
Casaleggio A, Rossi P, Malavasi V, Musso G, Oltrona L
Enhanced Integrated Format and Content Checking for Processing of SCP ECG Records413
Fischer R, Chiarugi F, Zywietz TK
Cellular Phenotype Modeling of the Long QT Syndrome Gene Supported by Distributed/Parallel Computation417
Wang C, Nugent CD, Krause A, Dubitzky W

6-2S: Cardiovascular Dynamics

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Alternans of Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy421
Voss A, Schroeder R, Truebner S, Goernig M, Schirdewan A, Figulla HR
Risk Stratification by Autonomic Information Flow Characteristics425
Hoyer D, Frank B, Stein PK, Schmidt G, Schneider R, Schmidt H
Selective Quantification of Cardiac Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Function Based on the Heart Rate Baroreflex Impulse Response429
Chen X, Xiao. R Mukkamala X

6-3S: ECG Analysis

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Use of Dual Chest Leads for Deriving Complete 12-Lead/18-Lead Electrocardiograms and Vectorcardiograms in Infants433
Wang JY, Warren JW, Horáček BM
Optimal Electrode Placements for the Identification of Old MI and LVH437
Donnelly MP, Nugent CD, Finlay DD, Black ND
New Algorithm for Fetal QRS Detection in Surface Abdominal Records441
Guerrero-Martínez JF, Martínez-Sober M, Bataller-Mompean M, Magdalena-Benedito JR
Comparative Analysis of the Parameters Affecting AED Specificity: Pediatric vs Adult Patients445
Aramendi E, Irusta U, Ruiz de Gauna S, Ruiz J, Gutierrez JJ, Bodegas A, Pastor E, Benito F

7-1P: ECG 1

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Prediction of Supraventricular Arrhythmias in Hypertensive Patients with Different Forms of Left Ventricular Geometry449
Oreziak A, Piatkowska-Janko E, Lewandowski Z, Opolski G
Changes of Ventricular Repolarization in Acute Myocardial Infarction following Coronary Angioplasty453
Jarusevicius G, Vainoras A, Gargasas L, Korsakas S, Rekiene DE
Prediction Error Filtering for the Extraction of Abnormal Intra-QRS Potentials in Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram457
Lin CC
Assessment of the Infarct Size in High-Resolution Electrocardiograms461
Matveev M, Naydenov S, Krasteva V, Donova T, Christov I
OpenECG: Medical Device Interoperability as a Quality Label for eHealth Services465
Chronaki CE, Chiarugi F, Fischer R
Adaptive Filtering for Ventricular Repolarization Variability Assessment469
Altuve M, Wong S, Passariello G, Poreé F, Hernández A
Algorithm Fusion for the Early Detection of Apnea-Bradycardia in Preterm Infants473
Cruz J, Hernández AI, Wong S, Carrault G, Beuchee A
Development of a New Non-Invasive System for Fetal Hypoxia Diagnosis477
Lee J, Cho SP, Lee KJ

7-2P: ECG 2

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Adaptive Wavelet Discrimination of Muscular Noise in the ECG481
Augustyniak P
On the Use of Artificial Neural Networks in a Commercial Holter Algorithm485
Pardey J
Multiparameter Prediction Model for Atrial Fibrillation after CABG489
Sovilj S, Rajsman G, Magjarevic R
Electrocardiogram-Based Restitution Curve493
Illanes Manriquez A, Zhang Q, Medigue C, Papelier Y, Sorine M
Estimation, Analysis and Comparison of the PR and RR Intervals under Exercise Conditions and Recovery497
Cabasson A, Meste O, Blain G, Bermon S
Analysis of Voltage-Sensitive Dye Influence on ECG Segment Variability501
Bardoňová J, Provazník I, Nováková M, Blaha M
Effect of Electrocardiogram Signal Quality on T-Wave Alternans Measurements: A Simulation Study505
Janusek D, Kania M, Maniewski R

7-3P: Ultrasonic Imaging

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

The Assessment of Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD) of the Brachial Artery509
Bianchini E, Faita F, Gemignani V, Giannoni M, Demi M
2D Local Heart Motion Estimation Using Level Sets and Hierarchical B-Splines513
Mora M, Tauber C, Batatia H
EVALECHOCARD: A Database in Echocardiography for the Comparison of Methods Dedicated to the Estimation of Regional Wall Motion Abnormalities517
Frouin F, Kachenoura N, Delouche A, Dumée P, Kalikian T, Guillemet H, Sarry L, Nardi O, Diebold B
A New Method for Nearly Automated Detection of Carotid Contours on Ultrasound Images Based on Combined Region Growing and Level-Set521
Caiani EG, Corsi C, Tombolato P, Lamberti C, Cerutti S
A New Method for Single-Step Robust Post-Processing of Flow Color Doppler M-Mode Images Using Support Vector Machines525
Conde-Pardo P, Guerrero-Curieses A, Rojo-Álvarez JL, Yotti R, Requena-Carrión J, Antoranz JC, Bermejo J
Detection of Temporal Motion Velocity and Acceleration of Omnidirectional M-Mode Echocardiography529
Lin Q, Lin Y, Wang HY, McAllister HG, Zheng H
Using Radio Frequency Reconstructed IVUS Images in Tissue Classification533
Caballero KL, Barajas J, Pujol O, Mauri J, Radeva P

7-4P: Telemedicine

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

ASEPTIC: Aided System for Event-Based Phonocardiographic Telediagnosis with Integrated Compression537
Martínez-Alajarín J, López-Candel J, Ruiz-Merino R
ECG Estimation Using a Saw-Tooth Pattern in Remote Environments541
Elena MM, Martín A, Quero JM
Aeneas II: A Standard for ECG Management and Exchange in the Netherlands545
Dijk WA, Hoekema R, van der Putten N, Dassen WRM, van der Velde ET, Buddelmeijer CI, Huisman AW, Becht AA, Maikoe T
ECG Standards for the Interoperability in Italy Patient Electronic Health Record549
Marcheschi P, Mazzarisi A, Dalmiani S, Benassi A
An Instrumentation System with Force Feedback, Automatic Recognition and Skills for Cardiac Telemanipulation553
Braun EU, Mayer H, Nagy I, Knoll A, Wildhirt SM, Lange R, Bauernschmitt R
A Fast and Simple CCU Complication Risk Registration Module for the Local Cardiology Information System (LCIS)557
Buddelmeijer CI, Habraken JBA, Adams R, Piek JJ

7-5P: Signal Analysis

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

QRST Cancellation Based on the Empirical Mode Decomposition561
Lemay M, Vesin JM
Real-Time Classification of Heartbeats using Least Square Acceleration Filter for Ambulatory Monitoring565
Song MH, Lee KJ
Relative Estimation of the Karhunen-Loève Transform Basis Functions for Detection of Ventricular Ectopic Beats569
Gómez-Herrero G, Jekova I, Krasteva V, Christov I, Gotchev A, Egiazarian K
Multi-Component Based Neural Network Beat Detection in Electrocardiogram Analysis573
Last T, Nugent CD, Owens FJ
Effect of Sigma Receptor Ligand Haloperidol on Guinea Pig Isolated Heart Electrogram577
Nováková M, Bardoňová J, Provazník I
Passive Acoustic Maternal Abdominal Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Using Wavelet Transform581
Song Y, Xie W, Chen JF, Phua KS
Computer Based Tool for Temporary and Spectral Analysis of Electrocardiographic Records585
García-Sánchez A, Roca-Dorda J, Ramón-Valencia JL, Roca-González J, Monge A, Ortega M

7-6P: Arrhythmia

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation Termination by Approximate Entropy in the Time-Frequency Domain589
Vayá C, Rieta JJ, Alcaraz R, Sánchez C, Cervigón R
Prediction of Successful Cardioversion in Atrial Fibrillation Using Wavelet Analysis Parameters and Sample Entropy593
Cervigón R, Alcaraz R, Vayá C, Heneghan C, Millet J, Sánchez C
Wavelet Sample Entropy: A New Approach to Predict Termination of Atrial Fibrillation597
Alcaraz R, Vayá C, Cervigón R, Sánchez C, Rieta JJ
Non-invasive Imaging of Atrial Flutter601
Seger M, Modre R, Pfeifer B, Hintermüller C, Tilg B
Analysis of Ventricular Arrhythmia Episodes in Patients at Risk for Ventricular Fibrillation605
Triventi M, Valsecchi S, Landolina M, Gasparini M, Lunati M, Censi F, Calcagnini G, Bartolini P
Development of a Pediatric ECG Rhythm Database for the Assessment of the Rhythm Analysis Algorithms of Automated External Defibrillators609
Irusta U, Aramendi E, Ruiz de Gauna S, Ruiz J, Gutierrez JJ, Bodegas A, Pastor E, Benito F
Demonstration of a Novel Catheter Guiding Method for the Ablative Therapy of Ventricular Tachycardia613
Barley ME, Armoundas AA, Choppy KJ, Galea AM, Hirschman GB, Cohen RJ
Removal of CPR Artifacts from the Ventricular Fibrillation ECG by Enhanced Adaptive Regression on Lagged Reference Signals617
Rheinberger K, Unterkofler K, Baubin M, Amann A

7-7P: Heart Rate Variability

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Effects of Stroke Localization on Nonlinear Indexes of HRV621
D'Addio G, Accardo A, Corbi G, Russo G, Pinna GD, Ferrara N, Rengo F
Using the Lag of Autocorrelation Function in Order to Identify the Anaerobic Threshold during Dynamic Physical Exercise625
Silva Filho AC, Silva FMHSP, Lima FG, Lavrador MAS, Maciel BC, Gallo Jr L
Detrended Fluctuation Analysis (DFA) and R-R Interval Variability: A New Linear Segmentation Algorithm629
Perfetto JC, Ruiz A, D'Attellis C
Autonomic Nervous System Response during Coronary Occlusion Evaluated with Multiple Factor Analysis of Standard and Fractal Indexes633
Gomis P, Wong S, Ng F, Wagner G

8-1S: Systems/Baroreflex Control of Circulation

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Non-invasive Baroreflex Sensitivity Assessment in Heart Failure Patients with Frequent Episodes of Non-Sinus Rhythm637
Van de Vooren H, Gademan MGJ, Haest JCW, Schalij MJ, Van der Wall EE, Swenne CA
Improved BRS Assessment Using the Global Approach in the Sequences Technique641
Gouveia S, Rocha AP, Laguna P, van de Borne P, Lago P
Lack of Recovery of Baroreflex Function in Hypertensive Patients after Heart Surgery645
Bauernschmitt R, Wessel N, Malberg H, Brockmann G, Lange R
Exploring Causal Interactions between Blood Pressure and RR Interval at the Respiratory Frequency649
Cucino R, Faes L, Nollo G
Non-Linear Modulation of Total Peripheral Resistance Due to Pulsatility: a Model Study653
Aletti F, Lanzarone E, Costantino ML, Baselli G

8-2S: Models 3

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Toward Provably Correct Models of Ventricular Cell Function657
Owen RL, McKeever S, Davies J, Garfinkel A
Activity of Self-Depolarizing Pacemaker Cells Bio-Engineered in Virtual Heterogeneous Ventricular Tissue661
Weiss DL, Seemann G, Sachse FB, Doessel O
Computing the Age-Related Dysfunction of Cardiac Pacemakers665
Zhang H, Liu JH, Holden AV
The QRS-Integral of an Electrogram as an Indicator of the Subsequent Local Activation Duration669
van Oosterom A, Jacquemet V
Simulated ECG Waveforms in Long QT Syndrome Based on a Model of Human Ventricular Tissue673
Wang KQ, Yuan YF, Tang YY, Zhang H

8-3S: Coronary Imaging

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Statistical Descriptors of the Myocardial Perfusion in Angiographic Images677
Gil DG, Radeva PR, Rodriguez OR
IVUS Simulation Based on Histopathology681
Groot SC, Hamers R, Post FH, Botha CP, Bruining N
Reducing Cardiac Motion in IVUS Sequences685
Hernandez AH, Gil DG, Mauri JM, Radeva PR
Vessel Tortuosity Extraction from IVUS Images689
Rotger D, Radeva P, Rodriguez O
Remote Optical Stereoscopic Multispectral Imaging during Cardiac Surgery693
Wieringa FP, Mastik F, Duncker DJGM, Bogers AJJC, Zeelenberg C, van der Steen AFW

8-4S: Repolarization

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Performance of a Continuous Real-Time QT Interval Monitoring Algorithm for the Critical-Care Setting697
Helfenbein ED, Zhou SH, Field DQ, Lindauer JM, Gregg RE, Wang JY, Kresge SS, Michaud FP
Principal Component Analysis of the T Wave: 24-Hour Monitoring of Repolarization Complexity in Dialysis Patients701
Severi S, Grandi E, Alessandrini G, Santoro A, Cavalcanti S
Electrocardiographic Method for Identifying Moxifloxacin-induced Ventricular Repolarization Abnormalities705
Couderc JP, Vaglio M, Xia X, McNitt S, Hyrien O, Zareba W, Moss AJ
T Wave Width Alterations during Valsalva Maneuver in Diabetic Patients709
Mincholé A, Martínez JP, Arini P, Risk M, Laguna P
Evolution of T Wave Width during Severe Ischemia Generated by Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty713
Arini PD, Martínez JP, Laguna P

9-1S: New Methods in Echocardiography

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Inhomogeneity of Left Ventricular Apical Rotation during the Heart Cycle as Determined by Ultrasound Cardiography717
Bachner N, Friedman Z, Fehske W, Adam D
Automatic Scoring of Segmental Wall Motion in Echocardiography Using Quantified Parametric Images721
Kachenoura N, Delouche A, Ruiz Dominguez C, Mulé S, Balvay D, Kalikian T, Herment A, Nardi O, Frouin F, Diebold B
Characterizing Normal and Abnormal Cardiac Echo Motion Patterns725
Syeda-Mahmood T, Yang J
4D Ultrasound Quantification of LV Function and Valvular Pathology729
Greenberg NL, Fukuda S, Agler D, Matsumura Y, Shiota T, Thomas JD

9-2S: HRV in Respiration and Sleep

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Time-Frequency Wavelet Transform Coherence of Cardio-Respiratory Signals during Exercise733
Keissar K, Davrath LR, Akselrod S
Heart Rate and Respiration Relationships as a Diagnostic Tool for Late Onset Sepsis in Sick Preterm Infants737
Loforte R, Carrault G, Mainardi L, Beuche A
Time-Variant Spectral Analysis of the Heart Rate Variability during Sleep in Healthy and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Subjects741
Mendez MO, Bianchi AM, Villiantieri OP, Cerutti S, Penzel T
Non-Parametric and Parametric Time-Frequency Analysis of Heart Rate Variability during Arousals from Sleep745
Mantaras MC, Mendez MO, Villantieri O, Montano N, Patruno V, Bianchi AM, Cerutti S

9-3S: Signal Processing 3

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Analysing the Dynamics of Pulseless Electrical Activity during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation749
Dragsund I, Gundersen K, Risdal M, Kramer-Johansen J, Abella B, Edelson D, Sterz F, Eftestøl T
Analysing Bipolar ECG Implant's Specificity to 12 Segments of Left Ventricle753
Väisänen J, Malmivuo J, Hyttinen J
ECG Arrhythmia Classification Using Simple Reconstructed Phase Space Approach757
Al-Fahoum AS, Qasaimeh AM
Quantification of Phase Recurrences in Atrioventricular (AV) Conduction during Atrial Arrhythmias761
Masè M, Glass L, Ravelli F

10-1P: Implantable Devices

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Multivariate Analysis of Follow-up Physiological Data Recorded by Cardiac Implantable Devices765
Roux E, Hernández AI, Graindorge L, Carrault G, Mabo P
Considering the Effects of Circadian Rhythm May Improve Tachycardia Discrimination Performance in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators769
Shih J, Mullin CM, Merkel S, Lin Y, Cazares S

10-2P: Modelling

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Contribution of Electrophysiological Remodeling to Generation of Re-Entries around the Right Pulmonary Veins in Human Atrium: a Simulation Study773
Tobón C, Sáiz J, Hornero F, Ruiz C, Hernández V, Moltó G
Effect of Regional Ischemia in Arrhythmia Vulnerability for Heterogeneous Transmural Cardiac Wall: A Simulation Study777
Henao OA, Ferrero Jr JM, Sáiz J, Romero L, Moltó G, Hernández V
Engineering Stable Pacemaking at Physiological rate in Virtual Ventricular Myocytes781
Tong WC, Holden AV
Analytical Solution to a Minimal Cardiovascular Model785
Heldt T, Chernyak YB
A Three-Dimensional Model of Canine Cardiac Ventricular Wall Electrophysiology789
Benson AP, Aslanidi OV, Zhang H, Holden AV
The ECG T-Wave Duration as an Index of Dispersion of Ventricular Repolarization: Insights from Simulations793
Ibañez A, Ferrero Jr JM
On the Use of the Bidomain Equations for Computing the Transmembrane Potential Throughout the Heart Wall: An Inverse Problem797
Nielsen BF, Lysaker M, Tarrou C, Sundnes J, Cai X, Mardal KA

10-3P: MRI

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Modeling Human Ventricular Geometry and Fiber Orientation Based on Diffusion Tensor MRI801
Seemann G, Keller DUJ, Weiss DL, Dössel O
A New Cardiac Motion Estimation Method Based on a Spatio-Temporal Frequency Approach and Hough Transform805
Carranza N, Cristóbal G, Ledesma-Carbayo MJ, Santos A
MRI in Patients with Implantable Devices: A Numerical Model for the Evaluation of Lead Heating809
Mattei E, Triventi M, Calcagnini G, Censi F, Bartolini P
A Method for Generating MRI Cardiac and Respiratory Gating Pulses Simultaneously based on Adaptive Real-Time Digital Filters813
Park HD, Cho SP, Lee KJ

10-4P: Imaging and Informatics

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Multi-Object and N-D Segmentation of Cardiac MSCT Data Using SVM Classifiers and a Connectivity Algorithm817
Fleureau J, Garreau M, Hernández AI, Simon A, Boulmier D
Image Processing on Regular Coronary Angiograms for Myocardial Perfusion Measurements821
Sekiguchi H, Sugimoto N, Kawahito M, Lee JD, Nakano A, Fujita M, Eiho S

10-5P: ECG Data

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

The Use of Selected Diagnostic Parameters as a Feedback Modifying the ECG Interpretation825
Augustyniak P
Using the Blood Pressure Waveform to Reduce Critical False ECG Alarms829
Clifford GD, Aboukhalil A, Sun JX, Zong W, Janz BA, Moody GB, Mark RG

10-6P: Informatics

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

The Mobile ECG and Motion Activity Monitoring System for Home Care Patients833
Korsakas S, Lauznis J, Vainoras A, Markovitch Z, Gargasas L, Markovitcha I, Navickas Z, Ruseckas R
Nocturnal Periodic Breathing Is an Independent Predictor of Cardiac Death and Multiple Hospital Admissions in Heart Failure837
Pinna GD, Maestri R, Mortara A, Johnson P, Witkowski T, Ponikowski P, Andrews D, Capomolla S, La Rovere MT, Sleight P
Remote Monitoring and Automatic Analysis of Phonocardiographic Signals in the Climbing of High Mountains841
Gomez de Leon e Hijes FC, Martinez Alajarin J, Lopez Candel J, Ruiz Merino R, Marin Morales RL
A New System for Integral Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Based on Technological Platforms for the Lifestyle Change Supporting System845
Giménez G, Guixeres J, Villaescusa FJ, Sáiz J, Mercé S, Rodríguez R, Gomis-Tena J, Ferrero Jr JM, Sancho-Tello MJ, Montagud V, Salvador A
Development and Implementation of a Fully Paperless Cardiology Information System (EPD-Vision)849
van der Velde ET, Atsma DE, Schalij MJ, Witteman TA, Foeken H, de Bruijn FDB

10-7P: Cardiovascular Dynamics

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Assessment of Neuro-Cardiovascular Uncoupling in Acute Brain Injury Patients853
Papaioannou BP, Giannakou MG, Maglaveras NM, Sofianos ES, Giala MG
Unexpectedly, Cluster Headache Does Not Appear to Involve a Cardiac Autonomic Problem, as Reflected by Continuous Wavelet Transform857
Davrath LR, Mosek A, Pinhas I, Akselrod S
Age-Dependent Response of Heart Rate Variability Parameters to Head-up Tilt Tests in Young Syncope Patients and Controls861
Maier C, Magerl M, Khalil M, Ulmer H, Dickhaus H
Recovery of Heart Rate Variability and Baroreflex Sensitivity following Open Heart Surgery865
Brockmann G, Wessel N, Malberg H, Lange R, Bauernschmitt R
Complex Demodulation of Baroreflex during Parabolic Flight869
Couckuyt K, Verheyden B, Beckers F, Liu J, Aubert AE
Estimation of Cardiac Output from Left Ventricular Pressure by a Modified Modelflow Method873
Valsecchi S, Perego GB, Censi F, Schreuder JJ

10-8P: Cardiovascular Mechanics

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Characterization of Ventricular Torsion in Healthy Subjects Using Gabor Filters and a Variational Framework877
Garcia-Barnes J, Gil D, Barajas J, Carreras F, Pujadas S, Radeva P
Coronary Blood Flow: Comparison between in Vivo and Numerical Simulation Data881
De Lazzari C, Trivella MG, Micalizzi M, Bernini F, Varanini M, Ferrari G, Macerata A, Neglia D, L'Abbate A
Estimation of Cardiac Output from Left Ventricular Pressure by a Modified Modelflow Method885
Valsecchi S, Perego GB, Censi F, Schreuder JJ
Estimation of the Central Arterial Pressure Waveform and Beat-to-Beat Stroke Volume from Multiple Peripheral Arterial Pressure Waveforms889
Swamy G, Mukkamala R
Assessment of the Relationships between Blood Pressure, Pulse Wave Velocity and Digital Volume Pulse893
Padilla JM, Berjano EJ, Sáiz J, Fácila L, Díaz P, Mercé S

11M: Plenary Session

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Peak Ectopy Rate Analysis for Risk Stratification of Sudden Death in Heart Failure897
Casaleggio A, Maestri R, La Rovere MT, Rossi P, Oltrona L, Pinna GD
Maturation of Fetal Cardiac Autonomic Control as Expressed by Fetal Heart Rate Variability901
David M, Hirsch M, Akselrod S
Detection of Heart Rate Turbulence Using an Extended IPFM Model905
Solem K, Laguna P, Sörnmo L

12-1S: Informatics

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Multilingual Enrichment of an Ontology of Cardio-Vascular Diseases909
Simonet M, Patriarche R, Bechlioulis A, Bernhard D, Diallo G, Messai R, Gedzelman S
Analysis of Xvid Video Codec for Clinical Quality Assessment in Tele-Echocardiography913
Leza R, Alesanco A, Serrano P, Ramos L, Portolés A, Aured C, García M, Hernández C, Marzo TC, García J

12-2S: Methods of ECG Analysis

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

A New ECG Enhancement Algorithm for Stress ECG Tests917
Blanco-Velasco M, Weng B, Barner KE
Comparison of Alignment Algorithms for P-Wave Coherent Averaging921
Censi F, Calcagnini G, D'Alessandro M, Triventi M, Bartolini P
Spectrum Estimation and Adaptive Denoising of Electrocardiographic Signals Using Kalman Filters925
Avendaño LE, Castellanos CG, Ferrero Jr JM
Changes in Cardiac Indices from Implanted Defibrillator-Stored Electrograms Due to Acquisition and Preprocessing Conditions929
Requena-Carrión J, Rojo-Álvarez JL, Everss E, Alonso-Atienza F, Sánchez-Muñoz JJ, Ortiz M, García-Alberola A

12-3S: Cardiac Rhythm

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Characterization of Fetal Heart Rate Irregularity Using Approximate Entropy and Wavelet Filtering933
Magalhães F, Marques de Sá JP, Bernardes J, Ayres-de-Campos D
System-Identification Noise Suppression for Intra-Partum Cardiotocography to Discriminate Normal and Hypoxic Fetuses937
Warrick PA, Kearney RE, Precup D, Hamilton EF

12-4S: Atrial Fibrillation 2

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors | Subjects ]

Time-Domain and Morphological Descriptors of Paced and Spontaneous P-Waves in Patients Prone to Atrial Fibrillation941
Censi F, Calcagnini G, Ricci C, Ricci RP, Santini M, Bartolini P
The Use of Sequential RR Distributions to Detect Atrial Fibrillation Episodes in Very Long Term ECG Monitoring945
Petrucci E, Balian V, Filippini G, Mainardi LT
A Support Vector Machine for Predicting Spontaneous Termination of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Episodes949
Diaz JD, Gonzalez C, Escalona O
Propagation Velocity Kinetics and Repolarization Alternans in a Sheep Model of Pacing-Induced Atrial Fibrillation953
Prudat Y, Vesin JM, Granges S, Ruchat P, Fromer M, Muller O, Abriel H, Kappenberger L, Vogt P, Pruvot E


Index by Author

A

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | Subjects ]

Abella B
Analysing the Dynamics of Pulseless Electrical Activity during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation749
Aboukhalil A
Using the Blood Pressure Waveform to Reduce Critical False ECG Alarms829
Abriel H
Propagation Velocity Kinetics and Repolarization Alternans in a Sheep Model of Pacing-Induced Atrial Fibrillation953
Accardo A
Effects of Stroke Localization on Nonlinear Indexes of HRV621
Adam D
Inhomogeneity of Left Ventricular Apical Rotation during the Heart Cycle as Determined by Ultrasound Cardiography717
Adams R
A Fast and Simple CCU Complication Risk Registration Module for the Local Cardiology Information System (LCIS)557
Adlam D
Activity Index from Continuous Telemetry in a Mouse Model of Voluntary Wheel Exercise Training89
Agler D
4D Ultrasound Quantification of LV Function and Valvular Pathology729
Akselrod S
Time-Frequency Wavelet Transform Coherence of Cardio-Respiratory Signals during Exercise733
Unexpectedly, Cluster Headache Does Not Appear to Involve a Cardiac Autonomic Problem, as Reflected by Continuous Wavelet Transform857
Maturation of Fetal Cardiac Autonomic Control as Expressed by Fetal Heart Rate Variability901
Al-Fahoum AS
ECG Arrhythmia Classification Using Simple Reconstructed Phase Space Approach757
Al-Naami B
Developing Custom Signal Processing Algorithm with LabView FPGA and Compact RIO to Detect Aortic Stenosis Disease193
Alcaraz R
Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation Termination by Approximate Entropy in the Time-Frequency Domain589
Prediction of Successful Cardioversion in Atrial Fibrillation Using Wavelet Analysis Parameters and Sample Entropy593
Wavelet Sample Entropy: A New Approach to Predict Termination of Atrial Fibrillation597
Alesanco A
Analysis of Xvid Video Codec for Clinical Quality Assessment in Tele-Echocardiography913
Alessandrini G
Principal Component Analysis of the T Wave: 24-Hour Monitoring of Repolarization Complexity in Dialysis Patients701
Aletti F
Non-Linear Modulation of Total Peripheral Resistance Due to Pulsatility: a Model Study653
Alexakis C
A Knowledge-Based Electrocardiogram-Monitoring System for Detection of the Onset of Nocturnal Hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetic Patients5
Allen J
Development of a Method for Determining Arterial Pulse Propagation Times and Influence of Arterial Compliance289
Almagro S
A New Mother Wavelet for Fetal Electrocardiography, to Achieve Optimal Denoising and Compressing Results157
Almeida R
Stability of QT Measurements in the PTB Database Depending on the Selected Lead341
Automatic Multilead VCG Based Approach for QT Interval Measurement369
Alonso JM
Safety Factor in Simulated 2D Cardiac Tissue. Influence of Altered Membrane Excitability217
Alonso-Atienza F
Changes in Cardiac Indices from Implanted Defibrillator-Stored Electrograms Due to Acquisition and Preprocessing Conditions929
Altuve M
Adaptive Filtering for Ventricular Repolarization Variability Assessment469
Amann A
Removal of CPR Artifacts from the Ventricular Fibrillation ECG by Enhanced Adaptive Regression on Lagged Reference Signals617
Andrews D
Nocturnal Periodic Breathing Is an Independent Predictor of Cardiac Death and Multiple Hospital Admissions in Heart Failure837
Antoranz JC
A New Method for Single-Step Robust Post-Processing of Flow Color Doppler M-Mode Images Using Support Vector Machines525
Antunes M
Wavelet Transform and Simplicity Based Heart Murmur Segmentation173
Aramendi E
Comparative Analysis of the Parameters Affecting AED Specificity: Pediatric vs Adult Patients445
Development of a Pediatric ECG Rhythm Database for the Assessment of the Rhythm Analysis Algorithms of Automated External Defibrillators609
Arini P
T Wave Width Alterations during Valsalva Maneuver in Diabetic Patients709
Arini PD
Evolution of T Wave Width during Severe Ischemia Generated by Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty713
Armoundas AA
Demonstration of a Novel Catheter Guiding Method for the Ablative Therapy of Ventricular Tachycardia613
Arredondo MT
Wearable Monitoring System for Heart Failure Assessment in a Mobile Environment237
Aslanidi OV
Computer Reconstruction of the Cardiac Pacemaker9
A Three-Dimensional Model of Canine Cardiac Ventricular Wall Electrophysiology789
Atoui H
Cardiovascular Risk Stratification in Decision Support Systems: A Probabilistic Approach. Application to pHealth281
Atsma DE
Development and Implementation of a Fully Paperless Cardiology Information System (EPD-Vision)849
Aubert AE
Complex Demodulation of Baroreflex during Parabolic Flight869
Augustyniak P
Adaptive Wavelet Discrimination of Muscular Noise in the ECG481
The Use of Selected Diagnostic Parameters as a Feedback Modifying the ECG Interpretation825
Aured C
Analysis of Xvid Video Codec for Clinical Quality Assessment in Tele-Echocardiography913
Avendaño LE
Spectrum Estimation and Adaptive Denoising of Electrocardiographic Signals Using Kalman Filters925
Ayres-de-Campos D
Characterization of Fetal Heart Rate Irregularity Using Approximate Entropy and Wavelet Filtering933
Azuaje F
Evaluation of Computational Classification Methods for Discriminating Human Heart Failure Etiology Based on Gene Expression Data277

B

[ Contents | Sessions | Authors A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | Subjects ]

Bachner N
Inhomogeneity of Left Ventricular Apical Rotation during the Heart Cycle as Determined by Ultrasound Cardiography717
Bailón R
Time-Frequency Analysis of Heart Rate Variability during Stress Testing Using "a Priori" Information of Respiratory Frequency169
Bajo A
Respiratory Gated SPAMM Sequence for Magnetic Resonance Cardiac Tagging61
Cardiac Motion Analysis from Cine MR Sequences Using Non-Rigid Registration Techniques65
Fully Automatic Cardiac Motion Estimation from Tagged MRI Using Non-Rigid Registration Techniques305
Balian V
The Use of Sequential RR Distributions to Detect Atrial Fibrillation Episodes in Very Long Term ECG Monitoring945
Balvay D
Automatic Scoring of Segmental Wall Motion in Echocardiography Using Quantified Parametric Images721
Barajas J
Using Radio Frequency Reconstructed IVUS Images in Tissue Classification533
Characterization of Ventricular Torsion in Healthy Subjects Using Gabor Filters and a Variational Framework877
Bardoňová J
Analysis of Voltage-Sensitive Dye Influence on ECG Segment Variability501
Effect of Sigma Receptor Ligand Haloperidol on Guinea Pig Isolated Heart Electrogram577
Barley ME
Demonstration of a Novel Catheter Guiding Method for the Ablative Therapy of Ventricular Tachycardia613
Barner KE
A New ECG Enhancement Algorithm for Stress ECG Tests917
Barthel P
Challenge 2006: QT Interval Measurement325
Bartolini P
Analysis of Ventricular Arrhythmia Episodes in Patients at Risk for Ventricular Fibrillation605
MRI in Patients with Implantable Devices: A Numerical Model for the Evaluation of Lead Heating809
Comparison of Alignment Algorithms for P-Wave Coherent Averaging921
Time-Domain and Morphological Descriptors of Paced and Spontaneous P-Waves in Patients Prone to Atrial Fibrillation941
Baselli G
Non-Linear Modulation of Total Peripheral Resistance Due to Pulsatility: a Model Study653
Bastiaans MJ
A New Mother Wavelet for Fetal Electrocardiography, to Achieve Optimal Denoising and Compressing Results157
Bataller-Mompean M
New Algorithm for Fetal QRS Detection in Surface Abdominal Records441
Batatia H
2D Local Heart Motion Estimation Using Level Sets and Hierarchical B-Splines513
Baubin M
Removal of CPR Artifacts from the Ventricular Fibrillation ECG by Enhanced Adaptive Regression on Lagged Reference Signals617
Bauer A
Challenge 2006: QT Interval Measurement325
Bauernschmitt R
Implementation of Force Feedback into Telemanipulated Surgery: Assessment of Surgical Experience301
A Computer-Controlled Pulsatile Pump System for Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Its Effects on Regional Blood Flow, Haemolysis and Inflammatory Response309
An Instrumentation System with Force Feedback, Automatic Recognition and Skills for Cardiac Telemanipulation553
Lack of Recovery of Baroreflex Function in Hypertensive Patients after Heart Surgery645
Recovery of Heart Rate Variability and Baroreflex Sensitivity following Open Heart Surgery865
Bayés de Luna A
Multiscale Complexity Analysis of Heart Rate Dynamics in Heart Failure: Preliminary Findings from the MUSIC Study101
Bechlioulis A
Multilingual Enrichment of an Ontology of Cardio-Vascular Diseases909
Becht AA
Aeneas II: A Standard for ECG Management and Exchange in the Netherlands545
Beckers F
Complex Demodulation of Baroreflex during Parabolic Flight869
Benassi A
ECG Standards for the Interoperability in Italy Patient Electronic Health Record549
Benito F
Comparative Analysis of the Parameters Affecting AED Specificity: Pediatric vs Adult Patients445
Development of a Pediatric ECG Rhythm Database for the Assessment of the Rhythm Analysis Algorithms of Automated External Defibrillators609
Benson AP
A Three-Dimensional Model of Canine Cardiac Ventricular Wall Electrophysiology789
Berjano EJ
Assessment of the Relationships between Blood Pressure, Pulse Wave Velocity and Digital Volume Pulse893
Bermejo J
A New Method for Single-Step Robust Post-Processing of Flow Color Doppler M-Mode Images Using Support Vector Machines525
Bermon S
Estimation, Analysis and Comparison of the PR and RR Intervals under Exercise Conditions and Recovery497
Bernardes J
Characterization of Fetal Heart Rate Irregularity Using Approximate Entropy and Wavelet Filtering933
Bernhard D
Multilingual Enrichment of an Ontology of Cardio-Vascular Diseases909
Bernini F
Coronary Blood Flow: Comparison between in Vivo and Numerical Simulation Data881
Bers DM
Compound Mutations in Long QT Syndrome Assessed by a Computer Model201
Beuche A
Heart Rate and Respiration Relationships as a Diagnostic Tool for Late Onset Sepsis in Sick Preterm Infants737
Beuchee A
Algorithm Fusion for the Early Detection of Apnea-Bradycardia in Preterm Infants473
Bezerianos A
Theoretical Investigation of Ca2+ Dynamics in Normal and Hypertensive Vascular Walls205
Bianchi AM
Heart Rate Variability during Pulse Photoplethysmography Decreased Amplitude Fluctuations and its correlation with Apneic Episodes165
Time-Variant Spectral Analysis of the Heart Rate Variability during Sleep in Healthy and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Subjects741
Non-Parametric and Parametric Time-Frequency Analysis of Heart Rate Variability during Arousals from Sleep745
Bianchini E
The Assessment of Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD) of the Brachial Artery509
Biktashev VN
Using Novel Simplified Models of Excitation for Analytic Description of Initiation, Propagation and Blockage of Excitation Waves213
Black ND
Optimal Electrode Placements for the Identification of Old MI and LVH437
Blaha M
Analysis of Voltage-Sensitive Dye Influence on ECG Segment Variability501
Blain G
Estimation, Analysis and Comparison of the PR and RR Intervals under Exercise Conditions and Recovery497
Blake R
Mechanisms Underlying Cardiac Vulnerability to Electric Shocks within the Three-Dimensional Volume of the Rabbit Ventricles37
Blanco-Velasco M
A New ECG Enhancement Algorithm for Stress ECG Tests917
Bodegas A
Comparative Analysis of the Parameters Affecting AED Specificity: Pediatric vs Adult Patients445
Development of a Pediatric ECG Rhythm Database for the Assessment of the Rhythm Analysis Algorithms of Automated External Defibrillators609
Bogers AJJC
Remote Optical Stereoscopic Multispectral Imaging during Cardiac Surgery693
Bojorges-Valdez ER
Are "Scaling Patterns" Useful Tools for Exploring Fractality in Heart Rate Variability Data?93
Bollmann A
Exercise Testing for Non-Invasive Assessment of Atrial Electrophysiology in Patients with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation21
Non-Invasive Assessment of Atrioventricular Conduction Properties and Their Effects on Ventricular Response in Atrial Fibrillation105
Ventricular Response during Atrial Fibrillation: Evaluation of Exercise and Flecainide Effects145
Borrego I
An Optimal Technique for ECG Noise Reduction in Real Time Applications225
Bortolan G
Algorithmic Testing for QT Interval Measurements365
Botha CP
IVUS Simulation Based on Histopathology681
Boulmier D
Multi-Object and N-D Segmentation of Cardiac MSCT Data Using SVM Classifiers and a Connectivity Algorithm817
Boyett MR
Computer Reconstruction of the Cardiac Pacemaker9
Braun EU
Implementation of Force Feedback into Telemanipulated Surgery: Assessment of Surgical Experience301
An Instrumentation System with Force Feedback, Automatic Recognition and Skills for Cardiac Telemanipulation553
Braun SL
A Computer-Controlled Pulsatile Pump System for Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Its Effects on Regional Blood Flow, Haemolysis and Inflammatory Response309
Breeuwer M
Automatic Exclusion of Papillary Muscles and Trabeculae from Blood Volume Measurements in Cine Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Images57
Brockmann G
Lack of Recovery of Baroreflex Function in Hypertensive Patients after Heart Surgery645
Recovery of Heart Rate Variability and Baroreflex Sensitivity following Open Heart Surgery865
Brooks DH
Evaluation of Myocardial Damage in Chagasic Patients from the Signal-Averaged and Beat-to-Beat Analysis of the High Resolution Electrocardiogram25
Bruining N
IVUS Simulation Based on Histopathology681
Buddelmeijer CI
Aeneas II: A Standard for ECG Management and Exchange in the Netherlands545
A Fast and Simple CCU Complication Risk Registration Module for the Local Cardiology Information System (LCIS)557
Burattini L
Power Spectrum Analysis of Heart-Rate Variability in the Young Zucker Rat85
The Effect of Baseline Wandering in Automatic T-Wave Alternans Detection from Holter Recordings257
Burattini R
Power Spectrum Analysis of Heart-Rate Variability in the Young Zucker Rat85
The Effect of Baseline Wandering in Automatic T-Wave Alternans Detection from Holter Recordings257
Butrous G
Detecting Predisposition to Torsade de Points Using a PCA-Based Method161
Bystricky W
Identifying and Measuring Representative QT Intervals in Predominantly Non-Normal ECGs361
Bytesnik J
A Prospective Multicenter Comparison Trial of Home Monitoring against Regular Follow-up in MADIT II Patients: Additional Visits and Cost Impact241

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