A reference dataset for verifying numerical electrophysiological heart models.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The evaluation, verification and comparison of different numerical heart models are difficult without a commonly available database that could be utilized as a reference. Our aim was to compile an exemplary dataset.

Methods

The following methods were employed: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of heart and torso, Body Surface Potential Maps (BSPM) and MagnetoCardioGraphy (MCG) maps. The latter were recorded simultaneously from the same individuals a few hours after the MRI sessions.

Results

A training dataset is made publicly available; datasets for blind testing will remain undisclosed.

Conclusions

While the MRI data may provide a common input that can be applied to different numerical heart models, the verification and comparison of different models

SUBMITTER: Koch H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3037925 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature