The relationship between music processing and electrocardiogram (ECG) in vegetative state (VS)

Brad S. Yen, Hui Min Wang, Mark C. Hou, Sheng-Chieh Huang, Lei Chun Chou, Shao You Hsu, Tzu Chia Huang, You Liang Lai, Ming Yie Jan

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Abstract

Previous literature has suggested that consciousness of patients in vegetative state (VS) may be enhanced via music listening; however, studies empirically documenting the link among music, vegetative state, and electrocardiogram (ECG) are scant. Therefore, the current article attempts to explore how music improves the VS patient's condition with the assessment of ECG recordings. The present work involved a follow-up of case report, consisting of forty-two 150-min sessions, whose duration is longer than other VS studies. The quantitative analysis of the data was conducted through C programming language, HRV Analysis, EXCEL and MATLAB package software in order to find a specific pattern of HRV. Results of the study showed a medium level of consistence between the two variables of music and ECG. To conclude, this publication may be of importance in presenting some specific pattern of the ECG diagram while letting VS patients listen to the music.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISCAS 2010 - 2010 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
Subtitle of host publicationNano-Bio Circuit Fabrics and Systems
Pages2239-2242
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 Aug 2010
Event2010 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems: Nano-Bio Circuit Fabrics and Systems, ISCAS 2010 - Paris, France
Duration: 30 May 20102 Jun 2010

Publication series

NameISCAS 2010 - 2010 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems: Nano-Bio Circuit Fabrics and Systems

Conference

Conference2010 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems: Nano-Bio Circuit Fabrics and Systems, ISCAS 2010
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period30/05/102/06/10

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