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A unified framework for multi-lead ECG characterization using Laplacian Eigenmaps.

Amalia Villa1, Sebastian Ingelaere2, Ben Jacobs3

  • 1Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT), STADIUS Center for Dynamical Systems, Signal Processing and Data Analytics, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.

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Laplacian Eigenmaps (LE) create a unified framework for analyzing multi-lead electrocardiographic (ECG) signals. This method enhances ECG abnormality detection and allows for subject comparison by reducing signal dimensionality.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Data Science

Background:

  • Multi-lead electrocardiographic (ECG) signal analysis requires integrating information from all leads for clinical relevance.
  • Dimensionality reduction techniques can improve ECG analysis by compacting 12-lead data into lower dimensions (2-3D).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Laplacian Eigenmaps (LE) as a unified framework for comparing ECGs across subjects.
  • To enhance the detection of ECG abnormalities using a data-driven approach.

Main Methods:

  • A normal reference ECG space was constructed using LE with healthy subjects in sinus rhythm.
  • New ECG signals were mapped to this reference space, forming heartbeat loops to capture abnormalities.
  • Distance metrics and loop shape parameters were developed to quantify inter-subject differences.

Main Results:

  • The LE framework successfully characterized healthy ECGs, showing consistent behavior in the LE space.
  • Significant differences were detected between normal ECGs and those from patients with ischemic heart disease or dilated cardiomyopathy.
  • LE biomarkers did not differentiate between patients with cardiomyopathy and ventricular arrhythmia history and their controls.

Conclusions:

  • Laplacian Eigenmaps provide a novel, lower-dimensional representation for multi-lead ECG signals.
  • This framework enhances subtle ECG abnormalities and facilitates subject-to-subject signal comparison.
  • The method shows potential for identifying specific cardiac conditions but requires further validation for others.