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What is ECG Signal

Chapter 10
Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine: Technological and Social Perspectives
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is the recording on the body surface of the electrical activity of the heart.
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Electrocardiographic Signal Processing Applications in Telemedicine
Adrian Brezulianu (“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, Romania), Iulian Ciocoiu (“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, Romania), and Monica Fira (Institute for Theoretical Computer Science, Romania)
Copyright: © 2010 |Pages: 28
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-670-4.ch010
Abstract
The chapter focuses on telecardiology, as a significant example of telemedicine applications. Essential elements regarding the benefits and importance of telemedicine are presented first, followed by the introduction of specific telecardiology terminology, theoretical grounds, and existing practical applications. In the final part of the chapter new practical approaches are outlined, mainly related to modern signal processing tools such as wavelet analysis and neural networks.
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