ECG Signal Detection

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ECG signal detection workflow: downloading signals from databases, implementing filtering algorithms, and performing noise removal processes

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ECG signal detection represents a critical task in biomedical signal processing. The standard implementation workflow begins with acquiring ECG signal data from specialized databases like MIT-BIH or PhysioNet. Following data acquisition, signal preprocessing involves applying digital filters such as Butterworth or Chebyshev filters to remove baseline wander and high-frequency noise. The filtering process typically requires setting appropriate cutoff frequencies and filter orders using functions like scipy.signal.butter() in Python or filter design tools in MATLAB. After noise removal, the cleaned signals enable accurate feature extraction for cardiac analysis and diagnostic applications. The entire ECG detection process demands meticulous parameter tuning and validation to ensure result accuracy and clinical reliability.