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This text is an authoritative assessment of the problems and applications of biomedical signals, rooted in practical case studies. It is a practical, hands-on field guide to this constantly evolving technology, focusing on the diagnostic challenges that medical professionals continue to face.
List of contents
Dedication.
Preface.
About the Author.
Acknowledgments.
Symbols and Abbreviations.
1 Introduction to Biomedical Signals.
1.1 The Nature of Biomedical Signals.
1.2 Examples of Biomedical Signals.
1.3 Objectives of Biomedical Signal Analysis.
1.4 Difficulties in Biomedical Signal Analysis.
1.5 Computer-aided Diagnosis.
1.6 Remarks.
1.7 Study Questions and Problems.
1.8 Laboratory Exercises and Projects.
2 Concurrent, Coupled, and Correlated Processes.
2.1 Problem Statement.
2.2 Illustration of the Problem with Case-studies.
2.3 Application: Segmentation of the PCG.
2.4 Remarks.
2.5 Study Questions and Problems.
2.6 Laboratory Exercises and Projects.
3 Filtering for Removal of Artifacts.
3.1 Problem Statement.
3.2 Illustration of the Problem with Case-studies.
3.3 Time-domain Filters.
3.4 Frequency-domain Filters.
3.5 Optimal Filtering: The Wiener Filter.
3.6 Adaptive Filters for Removal of Interference.
3.7 Selecting an Appropriate Filter.
3.8 Application: Removal of Artifacts in the ECG.
3.9 Application: Maternal - Fetal ECG.
3.10 Application: Muscle-contraction Interference.
3.11 Remarks.
3.12 Study Questions and Problems.
3.13 Laboratory Exercises and Projects.
4 Event Detection.
4.1 Problem Statement.
4.2 Illustration of the Problem with Case-studies.
4.3 Detection of Events and Waves.
4.4 Correlation Analysis of EEG channels.
4.5 Cross-spectral Techniques.
4.6 The Matched Filter.
4.7 Detection of the P Wave.
4.8 Homomorphic Filtering.
4.9 Application: ECG Rhythm Analysis.
4.10 Application: Identification of Heart Sounds.
4.11 Application: Detection of the Aortic Component of S2.
4.12 Remarks.
4.13 Study Questions and Problems.
4.14 Laboratory Exercises and Projects.
5 Waveshape and Waveform Complexity.
5.1 Problem Statement.
5.2 Illustration of the Problem with Case-studies.
5.3 Analysis of Event-related Potentials.
5.4 Morphological Analysis of ECG Waves.
5.5 Envelope Extraction and Analysis.
5.6 Analysis of Activity.
5.7 Application: Normal and Ectopic ECG Beats.
5.8 Application: Analysis of Exercise ECG.
5.9 Application: Analysis of Respiration.
5.10 Application: Correlates of Muscular Contraction.
5.11 Remarks.
5.12 Study Questions and Problems.
5.13 Laboratory Exercises and Projects.
6 Frequency-domain Characterization.
6.1 Problem Statement.
6.2 Illustration of the Problem with Case-studies.
6.3 The Fourier Spectrum.
6.4 Estimation of the Power Spectral Density Function.
6.5 Measures Derived from PSDs.
6.6 Application: Evaluation of Prosthetic Valves.
6.7 Remarks.
6.8 Study Questions and Problems.
6.9 Laboratory Exercises and Projects.
7 Modeling Biomedical Systems.
7.1 Problem Statement.
7.2 Illustration of the Problem.
7.3 Point Processes.
7.4 Parametric System Modeling.
7.5 Autoregressive or All-pole Modeling.
7.6 Pole-zero Modeling.
7.7 Electromechanical Models of Signal Generation.
7.8 Application: Heart-rate Variability.
7.9 Application: Spectral Modeling and Analysis of PCG Signals.
7.10 Application: Coronary Artery Disease.
7.11 Remarks.
7.12 Study Questions and Problems.
7.13 Laboratory Exercises and Projects.
8 Analysis of Nonstationary Signals.
8.1 Problem Statement.
8.2 Illustration of the Problem with Case-studies.
8.3 Time-variant Systems.
8.4 Fixed Segmentation.
8.5 Adaptive Segmentation.
8.6 Use of Adaptive Filters for Segmentation.
8.7 Application: Adaptive Segmentation of EEG Signals.
8.8 Application: Adaptive Segmentation of PCG Signals.
8.9 Application: Time-varying Analysis of Heart-rate Variability.
8.10 Remarks.
8.11 Study Questions and Problems.
8.12 Laboratory Exercises and Projects.
9 Pattern Classification and Diagnostic Decision.
9.1 Problem Statement.
9.2 Illustration of the Problem with
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"In addition to serving as an excellent text in biomedical signal processing, this book can serve as a great reference source...there is a great need for a book on biomedical signal processing...this easy to follow book fills that need." ( Annals of Biomedical Engineering , July 2002)
"This book takes a problem-solving approach to biomedical signal analysis." ( IEEE Signal Processing Magazine , Vol. 19, No. 4, July 2002)
