Nonlinear time series analysis of the human electrocardiogram
Nonlinear time series analysis of the human electrocardiogram
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DOI:
10.1088/0143-0807/26/5/008
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发表时间:
2005-09-01
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0.7
通讯作者:
Perc, M
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作者:
Perc, M
We analyse the human electrocardiogram with simple nonlinear time series analysis methods that are appropriate for graduate as well as undergraduate courses. In particular, attention is devoted to the notions of determinism and stationarity in physiological data. We emphasize that methods of nonlinear time series analysis can be successfully applied only if the studied data set originates from a deterministic stationary system. After positively establishing the presence of determinism and stationarity in the studied electrocardiogram, we calculate the maximal Lyapunov exponent, thus providing interesting insights into the dynamics of the human heart. Moreover, to facilitate interest and enable the integration of nonlinear time series analysis methods into the curriculum at an early stage of the educational process, we also provide user-friendly programs for each implemented method.