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HRVanalysis: A Free Software for Analyzing Cardiac Autonomic Activity.
Vincent Pichot1, Frédéric Roche1, Sébastien Celle1
1EA SNA-EPIS 4607, Department of Clinical and Exercise Physiology, University of Lyon, Jean Monnet University Saint-Etienne, France.
Frontiers in Physiology
|December 7, 2016
Summary
Heart rate variability (HRV) analysis software, HRVanalysis, offers comprehensive tools for assessing cardiac autonomic function. This free, widely applicable software aids research across diverse fields, from health prediction to neurophysiology.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Science
Background:
- Heart rate variability (HRV) is a crucial non-invasive indicator of cardiac autonomic nervous system function.
- Numerous HRV analysis methods exist, but interpretation can be challenging.
- HRV provides valuable physiological insights for diverse applications, including health prediction and rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce HRVanalysis, a robust software tool for comprehensive HRV analysis.
- To highlight the software's extensive capabilities and user-friendly design for laboratory use.
- To detail the methodological approaches employed within the HRVanalysis software.
Main Methods:
- Development and refinement of HRVanalysis software over 20 years for laboratory requirements.
- Implementation of standard short and long-term RR interval analysis.
- Inclusion of advanced time-frequency analysis using wavelet transform and autonomic nervous system status analysis on scored events and labeled areas.
- Batch processing for efficient analysis of large cohorts.
- Support for various data input formats (RR, EKG, cardiofrequencemeters, holters, polygraphs, data acquisition systems).
Main Results:
- HRVanalysis offers a wide application scope for HRV analysis.
- The software facilitates easy study of large cohorts through batch processing.
- Results are presented in user-friendly formats (figures, TXT files) compatible with statistical software.
- The software is meticulously maintained and developed for in-house laboratory use.
Conclusions:
- HRVanalysis is a powerful, versatile, and freely available software for detailed HRV assessment.
- Its design caters to laboratory needs, supporting extensive research across multiple disciplines.
- The software enhances the accessibility and efficiency of HRV analysis in scientific research.
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