Non-linear dynamical signal characterization for prediction of defibrillation success through machine learning

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) is a common presenting dysrhythmia in the setting of cardiac arrest whose main treatment is defibrillation through direct current countershock to achieve return of spontaneous circulation. However, often...

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Main Authors: Shandilya Sharad, Ward Kevin, Kurz Michael, Najarian Kayvan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6947/12/116