Analysis of the SEP using the Hilbert transform

B. Kaufman*, A. V. Sahakian, J. B. Myklebust

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Abstract

A method of parameterizing and evaluating somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) based on the SEP's Hilbert transform, a signal in the time domain, is developed. The latencies at which the Hilbert transform amplitude passes through zero are extracted. In order to test the Hilbert transform as a classification tool for SEPs, the MS method was developed. This method is based on the existence and latencies of five consecutive Hilbert transform zero crossings, which correspond to five SEP peaks of alternating polarity, and thus define an M waveshape in the SEP. Classification by this method agrees with independent clinical evaluation of SEPs for seven of ten control subjects and for eight of ten patients with cervical spondylosis myelopathy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBiomedical Engineering Perspectives
Subtitle of host publicationHealth Care Technologies for the 1990's and Beyond
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages887-888
Number of pages2
Editionpt 2
ISBN (Print)0879425598
StatePublished - Dec 1 1990
EventProceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Philadelphia, PA, USA
Duration: Nov 1 1990Nov 4 1990

Other

OtherProceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
CityPhiladelphia, PA, USA
Period11/1/9011/4/90

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering

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