Lorenz-RR scatter plot has an obvious shortcoming in that it does not indicate the time when the scatter point happens.On the Lorenz RR scatter plot,one cannot know the time during which the cardiac rhythms take place...Lorenz-RR scatter plot has an obvious shortcoming in that it does not indicate the time when the scatter point happens.On the Lorenz RR scatter plot,one cannot know the time during which the cardiac rhythms take place.Since occurrence of cardiac rhythms is time-related,time should be introduced to such plots.In this study,time was used as abscissa and RR interval(the time interval between the previous RR wave and the R wave)as the ordinate and time was compressed into a visually observable length,and thereby a timed RR-interval scatter plot,or t-RR scatter plot,for short,was developed.On t-RR scatter plot,the patterns were band-shaped or were of linear type.On the t-RR plot,the sinus rhythm presented bands of various widths,with the spiculate or burred upper and lower boundaries,having diurnal variation.Premature beats showed separate layers(“stratification”),the layer number corresponding the number of RR-intervals.With simple premature beats,the layers were clearly separated.With parasystole rhythm,the upper and lower bands or layers might become thicker.With arial premature beats,the space or distance between layers varied.Ventricular premature beats presented equal space or distance between layers.With tachycardia,the lower layer became a“solid”layer.With atrial fibration,the“stratification”disappeared,presenting thicker or widened layers or bands,with neat lower boundary.With atrial flutter,the layers went parallel,with the layers being evenly separated or some distances being exact multiples of others.The second degree atrioventricular block displayed two layers,the lower and upper bands being equally away from the X-axis,presenting a straight line(pacing at a fixed rate)or a thicker or wider bands,with a neat upper boundary(the lowest pacing rate).When the scatter plot presented uncharacteristic patterns or had some scattered points,which rendered diagnosis difficult,a reverse technology could be used.Briefly,upon selection of scattered points,they were subjected to computerization,by regression,to reveal the piece of electrocardiogram(ECG)containing an R wave(QRS complex).Then ECG was analyzed to diagnose the cardiac rhythms.In conclusion,t-RR is a novel methodology which helps us understand heart rhythms from a new perspective.展开更多
A series of related electrophysiology phenomena can be caused by the occurrence of interpolated ventricular premature contraction.In our recent three-dimensional Lorenz R-R scatter plot research,we found that atrioven...A series of related electrophysiology phenomena can be caused by the occurrence of interpolated ventricular premature contraction.In our recent three-dimensional Lorenz R-R scatter plot research,we found that atrioventricular node double path caused by interpolated ventricular premature contraction imprints a specifi c pattern on three-dimensional Lorenz plots generated from 24-hour Holter recordings.We found two independent subclusters separated from the interpolated premature beat precluster,the interpolated premature beat cluster,and the interpolated premature beat postcluster,respectively.Combined with use of the trajectory tracking function and the leap phenomenon,our results reveal the presence of the atrioventricular node double conduction path.展开更多
A massive amount of plastic waste has presented an immense management challenge.This escalating ecological damage,coupled with the detrimental effects of plastics infiltrating the marine food web,poses a significant t...A massive amount of plastic waste has presented an immense management challenge.This escalating ecological damage,coupled with the detrimental effects of plastics infiltrating the marine food web,poses a significant threat to human livelihoods.To combat this,there is a call for the development of plastic detection algorithms using remote sensing data.Here we tested a new index,referred to index_(MP),to detect clusters of floating macro plastics in the ocean using satellite imagery.The index_(MP)was applied to convolution high-pass filtered(3×3)Sentinel 2 Level 1 C images,showing the potential to reduce atmospheric interference and enhance the object edges,thereby improving the clarity of detection.In the analysis,we used three scatter plots to identify and assess plastic pixels.To differentiate the common features of plastic from non-plastic objects,the Sentinel 2 bands 5,8,and 9 were plotted against index_(MP)calculated and convolution high-pass filtered Level 1 C(CHPIC)images.The plastic pixels,clustering in the three scatter plots,showed positive‘X’,i.e.,CHPIC image value and‘Y’,i.e.,each band 5,8,and 9 reflectance values,along with a CHPIC image value exceeding 0.05.Using the index_(MP)and scatter plot analysis,we identified plastic pixels containing 14%or more plastic bottles.Detection of other types of plastics,such as fishing nets and plastic bags,required pixel proportions greater than 50%.Hence,plastic bottles were notably responsive even at a low pixel fraction.We further explored the classification of plastic and non-plastic objects by analyzing reed(plant)pixels;the differentiation between plastic and reed was conducted in the band 5 and 9 scatter plots.展开更多
文摘Lorenz-RR scatter plot has an obvious shortcoming in that it does not indicate the time when the scatter point happens.On the Lorenz RR scatter plot,one cannot know the time during which the cardiac rhythms take place.Since occurrence of cardiac rhythms is time-related,time should be introduced to such plots.In this study,time was used as abscissa and RR interval(the time interval between the previous RR wave and the R wave)as the ordinate and time was compressed into a visually observable length,and thereby a timed RR-interval scatter plot,or t-RR scatter plot,for short,was developed.On t-RR scatter plot,the patterns were band-shaped or were of linear type.On the t-RR plot,the sinus rhythm presented bands of various widths,with the spiculate or burred upper and lower boundaries,having diurnal variation.Premature beats showed separate layers(“stratification”),the layer number corresponding the number of RR-intervals.With simple premature beats,the layers were clearly separated.With parasystole rhythm,the upper and lower bands or layers might become thicker.With arial premature beats,the space or distance between layers varied.Ventricular premature beats presented equal space or distance between layers.With tachycardia,the lower layer became a“solid”layer.With atrial fibration,the“stratification”disappeared,presenting thicker or widened layers or bands,with neat lower boundary.With atrial flutter,the layers went parallel,with the layers being evenly separated or some distances being exact multiples of others.The second degree atrioventricular block displayed two layers,the lower and upper bands being equally away from the X-axis,presenting a straight line(pacing at a fixed rate)or a thicker or wider bands,with a neat upper boundary(the lowest pacing rate).When the scatter plot presented uncharacteristic patterns or had some scattered points,which rendered diagnosis difficult,a reverse technology could be used.Briefly,upon selection of scattered points,they were subjected to computerization,by regression,to reveal the piece of electrocardiogram(ECG)containing an R wave(QRS complex).Then ECG was analyzed to diagnose the cardiac rhythms.In conclusion,t-RR is a novel methodology which helps us understand heart rhythms from a new perspective.
文摘A series of related electrophysiology phenomena can be caused by the occurrence of interpolated ventricular premature contraction.In our recent three-dimensional Lorenz R-R scatter plot research,we found that atrioventricular node double path caused by interpolated ventricular premature contraction imprints a specifi c pattern on three-dimensional Lorenz plots generated from 24-hour Holter recordings.We found two independent subclusters separated from the interpolated premature beat precluster,the interpolated premature beat cluster,and the interpolated premature beat postcluster,respectively.Combined with use of the trajectory tracking function and the leap phenomenon,our results reveal the presence of the atrioventricular node double conduction path.
基金Supported by the Guangdong Special Support Program for Key Talents Team Program(No.2019BT02H594)the PI Project of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Guangzhou)(No.GML2021GD0810)the Major Project of National Social Science Foundation of China(No.21ZDA097)。
文摘A massive amount of plastic waste has presented an immense management challenge.This escalating ecological damage,coupled with the detrimental effects of plastics infiltrating the marine food web,poses a significant threat to human livelihoods.To combat this,there is a call for the development of plastic detection algorithms using remote sensing data.Here we tested a new index,referred to index_(MP),to detect clusters of floating macro plastics in the ocean using satellite imagery.The index_(MP)was applied to convolution high-pass filtered(3×3)Sentinel 2 Level 1 C images,showing the potential to reduce atmospheric interference and enhance the object edges,thereby improving the clarity of detection.In the analysis,we used three scatter plots to identify and assess plastic pixels.To differentiate the common features of plastic from non-plastic objects,the Sentinel 2 bands 5,8,and 9 were plotted against index_(MP)calculated and convolution high-pass filtered Level 1 C(CHPIC)images.The plastic pixels,clustering in the three scatter plots,showed positive‘X’,i.e.,CHPIC image value and‘Y’,i.e.,each band 5,8,and 9 reflectance values,along with a CHPIC image value exceeding 0.05.Using the index_(MP)and scatter plot analysis,we identified plastic pixels containing 14%or more plastic bottles.Detection of other types of plastics,such as fishing nets and plastic bags,required pixel proportions greater than 50%.Hence,plastic bottles were notably responsive even at a low pixel fraction.We further explored the classification of plastic and non-plastic objects by analyzing reed(plant)pixels;the differentiation between plastic and reed was conducted in the band 5 and 9 scatter plots.
