Main description:

Real-Time Data Acquisition in Human Physiology: Real-Time Acquisition, Processing, and Interpretation-A MATLAB-Based Approach focuses on the design and development of a computer-based system to detect and digitally process human ECG, EMG, and carotid pulse waveforms in real time. The indigenous system developed and described in this book allows for an easy-to-interface, simple hardware arrangement for bio-signal detection. The computational functionality of MATLAB is verified for viewing, digital filtration, and feature extraction of acquired bio-signals.

This book demonstrates a method of providing a relatively cost-effective solution to human physiology real-time monitoring, processing, and interpretation that is more realizable and would directly benefit a larger population of patients.

Contents:

1. Introduction 2. PC-based data acquisition 3. Detection and processing of real-time carotid pulse waves 4. Real-time detection and processing of electromyography signal 5. Real-time detection and processing of electrocardiogram signal 6. Measurement and analysis of heart rate variability 7. Conclusion