Title :
A robust algorithm for fetal QRS detection using non-invasive maternal abdomenal ECGs
Author :
Kropf, Martin ; Modre-Osprian, Robert ; Schreier, Gunter ; Hayn, Dieter
Author_Institution :
Ludwig Boltzmann Inst. for Translational Heart Failure Res., Graz, Austria
Abstract :
This paper presents an algorithm for automated fetal QRS (fQRS) detection. The algorithm was developed with the Fetal ECG (FECG) Challenge Database from PhysioNet. This database provides noninvasive ECG signals recorded from the mother´s abdomen, and expert annotations for fQRS locations.
Keywords :
electrocardiography; medical signal detection; medical signal processing; paediatrics; statistical analysis; ECG-quality-based channel selection; automated fetal QRS detection algorithm; averaged maternal beats; fQRS sequences; fetal ECG challenge database; high fQRS detection quality; maternal QRS complexes; maternal beat elimination; noninvasive ECG signal recording; noninvasive maternal abdominal ECG; physionet; robust algorithm; signal QRS complex detection; statistical methods; Abstracts; Atmospheric measurements; Blanking; Electrocardiography; Particle measurements; Reliability; Statistical analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Computing in Cardiology Conference (CinC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Zaragoza
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0884-4
