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Raymond R Bond1, Dewar D Finlay, Chris D Nugent

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Informatics
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Body surface potential mapping (BSPM) offers potential diagnostic advantages over the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) for cardiac pathologies.
  • Widespread adoption of BSPM is hindered by a lack of standardized storage and visualization methods.
  • Existing diagnostic criteria for BSPM are not yet well-established, necessitating tools for collaborative interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a standardized storage format and a web-based viewer for body surface potential maps (BSPM).
  • To facilitate improved visualization, data exploration, and collaborative diagnosis of cardiac conditions using BSPM.
  • To create a framework for BSPM management, promoting interoperability and standardization in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a BSPM storage format using eXtensible Markup Language (XML).
  • Created a web-based BSPM viewer utilizing lossless vector graphics (Adobe Flash) for high-quality waveform display.
  • Integrated algorithms to extract 12-lead ECG and vectorcardiogram from BSPM data; incorporated tools like calipers and isopotential maps.

Main Results:

  • The developed system enables web-based, location-independent BSPM visualization.
  • Included a collaborative commenting system to aid in diagnosis, especially where criteria are not well-established.
  • Algorithms successfully extracted and displayed 12-lead ECG and vectorcardiogram; visualization of BSPM datasets was achieved within seconds.
  • Expert evaluation confirmed the viewer as an effective solution for BSPM visualization.

Conclusions:

  • The developed BSPM storage format and web viewer provide a robust framework for a BSPM management system.
  • This system has the potential to significantly increase the adoption of BSPM in routine clinical practice through standardization and knowledge sharing.
  • The tool facilitates enhanced data exploration and collaborative diagnostic capabilities, addressing current limitations in BSPM utilization.