simECG - Open Source ECG simulator version 1.0, June 2009
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1. Introduction
2. Features
3. Installation
4. Documentation
5. Mailing Lists
6. Forums & Tracker service
7. Development
8. Links
9. Disclaimer
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1. Introduction
The simECG software was developed for acting as an ECG simulator, for both
training and assessment purposes.
It has the ability to display several pre-defined rhythms for training purposes,
such as rhythm and conduction disturbances. Additionally, a number of settings
can be altered in order to create different training experiences for different
levels of user proficiency. With the release of this version, in Open Source
format, the authors putin practical application their ideal that education (and
training, in this case) should not be a commercial tool accessible to some but
rather a free collaborative tool available for those who seek knowledge.This
project will always be unfinished, and for that reason we count with your
comments and feedback to improve it. Please write you feedback by mail or place
in the forum.
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2. Features
This version allows you to:
* View presets
o Sinus rhythm
o Sinus bradycardia
o Sinus tachycardia
o Atrial fibrillation (not implemented in this version)
o Fast atrial fibrillation (not implemented in this version)
o Junctional rhythm
o Accelerated junctional rhythm
o Idioventricular rhythm
o Accelerated idioventricular rhythm
o Isolated PAC (not implemented in this version)
o Paired PAC (not implemented in this version)
o Supraventricular tachycardia
o Sinus pause (not implemented in this version)
o Type I 2nd degree SA block (not implemented in this version)
o Isolated monomorphic PVC (not implemented in this version)
o Isolated polymorphic PVC (not implemented in this version)
o Monomorphic VT
o Polymorphic VT (not implemented in this version)
o Ventricular fibrillation
o First degree AV block
o Type I 2nd degree AV block (not implemented in this version)
o Type II 2nd degree AV block (not implemented in this version)
o Second degree AV block - 2:1 (not implemented in this version)
o AV dissociation
* Define custom settings
o Heart rate
o PR interval
o P wave: duration, amplitude and polarity
o QRS complex: duration, amplitude and morphology (not implemented in
this version)
o T wave: duration, amplitude and polarity
o PAC: number and coupling interval (not implemented in this version)
o PVC: number and coupling interval (not implemented in this version)
o Special conditions: type I and type II 2nd degree AV block and AV
dissociation (not implemented in this version)
o Other conditions: atrial fibrillation (not implemented in this
version)
* Assess your knowledge
Additionally, in later versions, it will be possible to define certain
preferences such as calibration, filters, display and background as well as to
save/load your preferences and training settings.
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3. Installation
The most recent binary releases are always maintained in the Sourceforge project page https://sourceforge.net/project/platformdownload.php?group_id=263385
Source code: The program can be compiled in any of the Qt4 supported platforms (http://www.qtsoftware.com/products), such as Apple Mac OS X among others. For those cases, you must have Qt4 development environment installed, and obtain the simECG source code.
simECG is released in binary format for the following platforms:
Linux platform binary
The released binary is inside a tar gzip file, and will require Qt shared libraries to run. Please make sure you have libqt4 installed in your computer.
Download Linux version from:
https://sourceforge.net/project/platformdownload.php?group_id=263385&sel_platform=16671
Windows platform binary
The simECG files are distributed inside a .zip file. Just unpack into a directory of your choice. There are no special requirements. In some special cases, you could need msvcrt.dll in order to run simECG.exe.
Download Windows version from:
https://sourceforge.net/project/platformdownload.php?group_id=263385&sel_platform=16670
From source code
You will need Qt version 4 developer libraries from your target platform in order to compile the source code. Just 'qmake' in the source code directory and a binary will be built. If you find any trouble during compilation for your platform, please contact the developers, or post questions and suggestions in the project developers mailing list.
Source code is available at:
http://sourceforge.net/scm/?type=svn&group_id=263385
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4. Documentation
Support documentation is available in pdf format at
https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=263385&package_id=325500
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5. Mailing Lists
Access simECG Mailing Lists at: http://sourceforge.net/mail/?group_id=263385
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6. Forums & Tracker service
Access simECG Forums at: http://sourceforge.net/forum/?group_id=263385
You can also submit bugs or new features using the project tracker
Bugs: https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=263385&atid=1127675
Features: https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=263385&atid=1127676
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7. Development
This project was developed as an assignment for
“Sistemas de Informação em Saúde - I” part of the Masters in Medical
Informatics - Faculty of Medicine - University of Porto, Portugal.
Developed by:
António Cardoso Martins - Programming (digiplan.pt@gmail.com)
Paulo Dias Costa - Scientific Contents & Layout (mestre.do.pau@gmail.com)
João Miguel Marques - Design & Graphics (joaomiguelsilvamarques@gmail.com)
Under the supervision of:
Ricardo Cruz-Correia (rcorreia@med.up.pt)
Acknowledgements:
ECG Simulation : R. Karthik (may_62003@yahoo.co.in)
Mathematics: Sandra Jardim (sandra.v.b.jardim@gmail.com)
Splash Screen Design: Ernesto Aranda (ernestoaap@gmail.com)
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8. Links
Project page: http://simecg.sourceforge.net
GPL3: http://www.gnu.org/
Softpedia: http://www.softpedia.com/
Sourceforge: http://www.softpedia.com/
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9.Disclaimer
- Although simECG takes all possible care to ensure the correctness of published
information, no warranty can be accepted regarding the correctness, accuracy,
uptodateness, reliability and completeness of the content of this information.
- Information on this training tool is intended only to provide general
information. It is not intended to be complete or definitive. Further
professional advice should be sought before any action is taken in relation to
matters contained on this program.
- You accept all risks and responsibility for loss, damage, costs and other
consequences resulting from using this tool and any web sites linked to it. You
are also responsible for assessing the relevance and accuracy of any information
or material available from this tool.
- No warranty is made as to the accuracy or reliability of the information
contained herein and simECG disclaims all liability and responsibility for any
direct or indirect loss or damage which may be suffered by any recipient through
relying on anything contained in or omitted from simECG.
- Although this is an open source software, authors acknowledge the citation of
their work.