Arrhythmia Detection Algorithms

Kerberos · January 30, 2019, 10:57am

Can arrythmies be detected in a hrv measurment (via chest strap)? I know the question is stupid but I am new to this.

QuantifiedBob · January 30, 2019, 1:25pm

Yes, but you would have to develop some pretty sophisticated algorithms (assuming you have a high-quality signal). However, there are already 2 FDA-approved consumer devices on the market:

AliveCor Kardia

Apple Watch Series 4 (also here)

Kerberos · January 30, 2019, 5:41pm

Thank you Bob! I guess this means that you can have.a great hrv score but still have a heart with arrythmies!

Kerberos · February 10, 2019, 8:29pm

Hi again Bob!
Have these algorithms already been developed? In apps like elite hrv or wellitory for example? If so what parameters should I look at?

Kerberos · February 11, 2019, 11:05am

Sorry for being a pest. Anzbody else got some ideas on the above?

QuantifiedBob · February 11, 2019, 1:51pm

The only products that have been cleared by the FDA are AliveCor/Kardia and Apple Watch. You could dig through papers on PubMed to see how others have implemented algorithms, but some will certainly be patented (or not patented so they can keep the algorithms secret).

Agaricus · February 13, 2019, 12:48am

If you are a dedicated tinkerer, this link to open source arrhythmia detection algorithms may help: https://www.eplimited.com/confirmation.htm

Kerberos · February 13, 2019, 1:03pm

I am afraid I am not. I am new to all this! Thanks for the link anyhow!