A qualitative dynamical model for cardiotocography simulation

The purpose of this work is to present a new mathematical model for fetal monitoring simulation. It involves the simultaneous generation of fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contraction signals through a parametrical model. This model allows the generation of the main fetal monitoring dynamics i...

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Main Authors: Illanes, Alfredo, Haritopoulos, Michel, Robles, Felipe, Guerra, Francisco
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiography
Cardiology
Computation
Computer simulation
Conferences
Dynamics
Fetal heart rate
Fetus
Frequency modulation
Generators
Heart rate
Mathematical model
Mathematical models
Monitoring
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Summary:The purpose of this work is to present a new mathematical model for fetal monitoring simulation. It involves the simultaneous generation of fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contraction signals through a parametrical model. This model allows the generation of the main fetal monitoring dynamics including fetal movements, acceleration and deceleration of the heart rate and the dynamical adjustment of fetal heart rate following an uterine contraction. Simulated tracings were analyzed by specialists and evaluated in terms of signal realism and dynamics. Results show no significant differences between real and computer-generated signals.
ISSN:2325-8861
2325-887X
DOI:10.1109/CIC.2015.7408603