The Location Algorithm of QRS Waves Based on Fractal Box Dimensions Detection Methods

We research fractal characteristics of ECG signal, and find that it is logarithmic linear relationship between the boxes number covering signal and box scale. It is shown that ECG signal have some characteristics. Further more, we discover that fractal dimensions at QRS site are higher than others when using a time windows to detect signal. Based on this foundation, we raise a location algorithm of QRS waves which is based on fractal boxes dimension detection methods. The application results of this algorithm show that it can get rid of noise in ECG effectively with high speed, so this algorithm can be used in real time detection of ECG signal.     

IMAGING DIAGNOSIS—MULTIMODALITY FINDINGS IN AN ADULT DOG WITH PRIMARY SARCOMA OF THE PULMONARY ARTERY AND MYOCARDIAL METASTASES

Intravascular pulmonary artery sarcomas in combination with myocardial metastasis are rare in dogs. We describe the radiographic, echocardiographic, and electrocardiographic‐gated (ECG‐gated) computed tomographic angiography (CTA) findings in a dog with pulmonary artery sarcoma. All imaging studies demonstrated severe main pulmonary artery enlargement. Echocardiography and ECG‐gated CTA revealed a mass occluding the lumen of the right pulmonary artery. In addition, CTA revealed focal left ventricular myocardial contrast enhancement and parenchymal lung changes. Postmortem examination confirmed the presence of a large thrombus associated with arteriosclerosis and an intravascular sarcoma in the right pulmonary artery with metastases to the myocardium, lungs and brain.     

Portable ECG Monitor Front- ended Design with C8051 F020

The electrocardiogram (ECG) signal is a recording of the electrical activity on the body surface generated by the heart frequency of which is weak and low. Many researchers devote themselves to get more perfect ECG in many ways. This article introduces the characterize of an ECG signal , then discusses the requirements for the sampling circuit of an ECG. Since there are some shortcoming in common design means, the authors give an effective circuit. The system is composed of a low-cost , low-power and high-performance MCU C8051F020 , amplifier AD620 , right-leg drive circuit ,communication circuit and power management circuit. Then software design is given which is used to sampling and filtering ECG signal. Levkov filter arithmetic and smooth filter arithmetics are used in this design. In the end , the authors advance a distributing and networking ECG monitor system.     

Cardiac arrhythmias and electrolyte disturbances in colic horses

Background

Despite increased focus on cardiac arrhythmias in horses, the nature and prevalence is still poorly described. Case reports suggest that arrhythmias occurring secondary to systemic disease are seen more commonly in the clinic than arrhythmias caused by cardiac disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of arrhythmias in colic horses referred for hospital treatment. Associations between electrolyte disturbances and arrhythmias were also investigated.The study population consisted of eight control horses and 22 referred colic horses. A Holter electrocardiography (ECG) was recorded during the first 24 hours of admission. The ECG’s were analysed by a software program followed by manual visual inspection. Arrhythmias registered included second degree atrioventricular (AV) blocks, supraventricular premature complexes (SVPCs), and ventricular premature complexes (VPCs). Blood was collected at admission and again between 12 and 24 hours after ECG was applied, and analysed for concentrations of potassium, sodium, ionised calcium, chloride, glucose, and L-lactate.

Results

Heart rate was 37.4 ± 3.7 bpm in the control group, and 51.6 ± 11.8 bpm, in the colic group, which was significantly different (P < 0.0001). AV blocks and SVPCs were found in both groups, however only colic horses showed VPCs. No significant difference between the two groups was found for AV blocks, SVPCs, and VPCs (P = 0.08 - 0.76). The mean levels of potassium, sodium, ionized calcium, and chloride were significantly lower in the colic group compared to the control group at admission. Mean levels of glucose and L-lactate were significantly elevated in the colic group (P < 0.05).

Conclusions

This study describes prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias and electrolytes concentrations in colic horses compared to healthy controls. Although we only observed VPCs in the colic horses, no significant differences between colic horses and controls were found. Despite the colic horses having electrolyte changes at admission no correlation was found between the electrolyte disturbances and cardiac arrhythmias. Although no clear conclusions can be drawn from the present study, the results indicate that relatively mild colic per se is not pro-arrhythmogenic, whereas severe colic probably are more likely to result in ventricular arrhythmia.     

人参果皂苷对实验性心肌缺血的保护作用

通过异丙肾上腺素及垂体后叶素诱发急性心肌缺血模型，观察人参果皂苷(GFS)对实验性心肌缺血的保护作用。结果表明，GFS30、60mg／kg对皮下注射异丙肾上腺素缩短小鼠的常压缺氧状态下的存活时间均具有明显对抗作用，20、40mg／kg均可明显减轻静脉注射垂体后叶素诱发的大鼠急性心肌缺血心电图(ST段抬高及T波高耸)变化程序，表明GFS对实验性心肌缺血具有明显的保护作用。     

一种基于最小二乘的心电信号基线矫正方法

从基线矫正的样条函数拟合方法出发,提出了一种基于最小二乘法的基线矫正方法.实验表明,该方法快速、有效、简单,具有可操作性.     

右心室心肌梗塞心电图的观察（附22例分析）

对２２例右心室心肌梗塞（ＲＭＩ）患者住院期的心电图作连续观察，发现多数仅累及Ｖ３Ｒ、Ｖ４Ｒ两个导联；相应导联病理性Ｑ波出现率占６８；２％，多数表现为ＱＳ、Ｑｒ、ＱＲ，其次为ｑＲ、ｑｒ；ＳＴ段抬高１～２ｍｍ占８１．１％，起病４８、７２小时内分别有７７．３％和９０．９％的病例ＳＴ段回到等电位线；Ｔ波多在４８小时内变为倒置，极少形成冠状Ｔ波。结果表明ＲＭＩ的心电图没有单纯性左室梗塞（ＳＬＭＩ）典型，演变快，提示梗塞范围小且程度较轻。     

Hypophosphatemia Induced by Dietary Aluminium Hydroxide Supplementation in Growing Pigs: Effects on Erythrocytes,Myocardium, Skeletal Muscle and Liver

Håglin, L., B. Essén-Gustavsson and A. Lindholm: Hypophosphatemia induced by dietary aluminium hydroxide supplementation in growing pigs: Effects on erythrocytes, myocardium, skeletal muscle and liver. Acta vet. scand. 1994, 35, 263-271.– Three groups of pigs were studied during and after 10 weeks of treatment with either Al(OH)₃ (Al[OH]₃-group, n=8) to induce hypophosphatemia, A1P0₄ (AlP0₄-group, n=8, aluminium control without hypophosphatemia) or no addition to the feed (control group, n=8). Blood samples were taken at the start of the experiment and after 3, 6 and 10 weeks and were analyzed for phosphate, calcium and 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG). Samples from myocardium, skeletal muscle and liver were obtained in connection with exsanguination and analyzed for glycogen, adenosine-tri-phosphate (ATP), creatine phosphate (CP), glucose-6-phosphate (G-6-P) and lactate. The Al(OH)₃-group became hypophosphatemic and hypercalcémie with low levels of 2,3-DPG in erythrocytes within 3 weeks and showed a retarded growth rate. After 10 weeks the Al(OH)₃-group had low levels of ATP in myocardium as compared with the control-group and low levels of G-6-P as compared with the AlP0₄-group. No disturbances on electro-cardiograms registered at rest could be documented. G-6-P concentration was low in the biceps muscle in the Al(OH)₃-group as compared with the AlP0₄-group and in the liver low G-6-P concentration was seen in addition to high lactate concentration. The fibre type composition in M. Longissimus did not differ between groups, but the Al(OH)₃-group had, due to retardation in growth, smaller mean fibre-areas than pigs in the AlP0₄-group. Hypophosphatemia gave rise to high serum calcium levels, low concentration of 2,3-DPG in erythrocytes and influenced G-6-P concentration in skeletal muscle, G-6-P and ATP in myocardium, G-6-P and lactate in liver. Retarded growth was one serious consequence of hypophosphatemia and the disturbed energy metabolism.