Hilbert Transform Based Adaptive ECG R-Peak Detection Technique

Nikunj Makwana (S.P.I.T, Mumbai)
Nikunj Hasmukhbhai Makwana (S.P.I.T, Mumbai)
Nishant Mishra (S.P.I.T,Mumbai)
Balwalli Sagar (S.P.I.T,Mumbai)

International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Vol 2, No 5: October 2012

In this paper we introduce a R-peak detection algorithm using the Hilbert transform for electrocardiogram processing. This algorithm uses the envelope obtained from Hilbert transform to detect the R-peaks in the ECG signal. The algorithm adaptively determines the threshold for peak determination. This technique minimizes the unwanted effects of large peaked T and P waves. Main advantage of this algorithm is that it performs extremely well in the pragmatic presence of noise.DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijece.v2i5.1439