Izvestiya of Saratov University.
Physics
ISSN 1817-3020 (Print)
ISSN 2542-193X (Online)

heart rate variability

Photoplethysmographic imaging of hemodynamics and two-dimensional oximetry

Background and Objectives: A review of recent papers devoted to actively developing methods of photoplethysmographic imaging (PPGI) of blood volume pulsations in vessels and non-contact two-dimensional oximetry on the surface of the human body is carried out. Results: The physical fundamentals and technical aspects of PPGI and oximetry have been considered. The diversity of physiological parameters available for analysis by PPGI has been shown. The prospects of PPGI technology have been discussed.

Decrease of low-frequency spectral power in a heart rate variability signal in a mathematical model of the cardiovascular system of arterial hypertension patients

Background and Objectives: Index equal to the spectral power of the low-frequency oscillations from the time series of the time intervals between the hearts contractions are often used when investigating the cardiovascular system. Experimental studies have shown that this spectral index was a preclinical marker of cardiovascular diseases, including arterial hypertension and diabetes.

The method for diagnostics of the phase synchronization of the vegetative control of blood circulation in real time

Background and Objectives: The development of methods for the analysis of non-stationary signals of biological nature makes it possible to solve a number of fundamental and applied problems. The use of these methods is promising for the diagnosis and prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system. The creation of the device makes it possible to detect diseases at an early stage. However, this requires the development of methods for analyzing non-stationary signals of biological nature in real time.

Distal Pulse Measurement Provides Statistical, but not Dynamical, Features of the Central Pulse

Heart rate variability is recognized in medicine as an important prognostic factor. It is generally believed that the temporal characteristics of the pulse signal do not depend on the measurement point. Specifically, the distal (on the fingers) arrangement of the photoplethysmographic sensors. Using a high-precision measurement technique, we show that on the way from the heart to distally located measurement points, the value of each individual beat-to-beat time may change.