Abstract
We present several recent studies based on statistical physics concepts that can be used as diagnostic tools for heart failure. We describe the scaling exponent characterizing the long-range correlations in heartbeat time series as well as the multifractal features recently discovered in heartbeat rhythm. It is found that both features, the long-range correlations and the multifractility, are weaker in cases of heart failure.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 99-110 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications |
Volume | 274 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 1999 |
Event | Proceedings of the 1999 NATO Advanced Research Workshop 'Applications of Statistical Physics' - Budapest, Hung Duration: May 19 1999 → May 22 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Statistics and Probability
- Condensed Matter Physics