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L Rodríguez-Liñares1, A J Méndez, M J Lado

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computational Statistics

Background:

  • Heart rate variability (HRV) analysis is crucial for assessing cardiovascular health.
  • Existing software solutions for HRV analysis often lack flexibility or are proprietary.
  • There is a need for an accessible, open-source platform for advanced HRV research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce RHRV, a novel open-source software package for developing heart rate variability analysis.
  • To provide a flexible and efficient platform for creating new HRV algorithms and conducting clinical experiments.
  • To streamline the workflow for computer scientists and medical specialists in the HRV field.

Main Methods:

  • Development of RHRV as a third-party extension for the R statistical environment.
  • Leveraging the R-CRAN repository for free distribution and accessibility.
  • Review of existing state-of-the-art software for HRV analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.

Main Results:

  • RHRV offers a comprehensive suite of tools for HRV analysis.
  • The package significantly simplifies and accelerates the development of new HRV algorithms.
  • Practical examples demonstrate the utility and ease of use of RHRV in research settings.

Conclusions:

  • RHRV provides a valuable, open-source resource for the scientific community.
  • The software facilitates innovation and efficiency in heart rate variability research.
  • RHRV empowers researchers to conduct more sophisticated clinical experiments and analyses.