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    • Gastroenterology
    • Bioelectrical Physiology
    • Medical Technology

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    • High-resolution (HR) mapping, adapted from cardiology, uses dense electrode arrays to study gastrointestinal (GI) bioelectrical events.
    • This technique provides fine spatiotemporal detail of both normal physiological activity and abnormal arrhythmic behaviors in GI diseases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive analysis of current HR electrical mapping methodologies in the GI tract.
    • To critically evaluate techniques, signal processing, visualization, and translational strategies for GI mapping.
    • To address controversies and future directions, including applications in functional gut disorders.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on HR mapping principles, electrode design, and mapping devices for GI applications.
    • Analysis of signal processing and visualization techniques used in GI HR mapping.
    • Examination of translational research strategies from in vitro to in vivo studies, including human subjects.

    Main Results:

    • HR mapping is a powerful tool for studying normal and abnormal GI bioelectrical events.
    • The technique has been applied in numerous experimental studies, clarifying GI physiology and disease mechanisms.
    • Methodologies encompass extracellular measurements, diverse electrode designs, and advanced data processing.

    Conclusions:

    • HR mapping methodologies are advancing the study of GI bioelectricity.
    • Future directions include refining techniques to improve diagnostics and patient care for functional gut disorders.
    • The review highlights the broad applicability and ongoing development of GI HR mapping.