Heart rate variability characterization using a time-frequency based instantaneous frequency estimation technique

M. B. Malarvili, L. Rankine, M. Mesbah, P. B. Colditz, B. Boashash

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Abstract

In this paper, a new method for characterizing the newborn heart rate variability (HRV) is proposed. The central of the method is the newly proposed technique for instantaneous frequency (IF) estimation specifically designed for nonstationary multicomponen signals such as HRV. The new method attempts to characterize the newborn HRV using features extracted from the time–frequency (TF) domain of the signal. These features comprise the IF, the instantaneous bandwidth (IB) and instantaneous energy (IE) of the different TF components of the HRV. Applied to the HRV of both normal and seizuresuffering newborns, this method clearly reveals the locations of the spectral peaks and their time-varying nature. The total energy of HRV components, ET and ratio of energy concentrated in the low-frequency (LF) to that in highfrequency (HF) components have been shown to be significant features in identifying the HRV of newborn with seizures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication3rd Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering 2006
EditorsFatimah Ibrahim, Noor Azuan Abu Osman, Juliana Usman, Nahrizul Adib Kadri
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages455-459
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9783540680161
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Biomed 2006 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: Dec 11 2006Dec 14 2006

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Volume15
ISSN (Print)1680-0737
ISSN (Electronic)1433-9277

Other

Other3rd Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Biomed 2006
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period12/11/0612/14/06

Keywords

  • Component linking
  • Heart rate variability
  • Instantaneous frequency
  • Time-frequency distribution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Biomedical Engineering

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