Electrocardiogram (ECG) frequency content

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The discussion focuses on the frequency content of the QRS complex in electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. The QRS complex, which represents the depolarization of the ventricles, lasts approximately 70–110 milliseconds and exhibits the highest amplitude among ECG waveforms. Its steep slopes result in a frequency concentration predominantly within the 10–40 Hz range, indicating that high-frequency signals change rapidly, which is crucial for accurate ECG interpretation.

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The QRS complex corresponds to depolarization of the right and left ventricles. It lasts for about 70–110 milliseconds in a normal heartbeat, and has the largest amplitude of the ECG waveforms. Due to its steep slopes, the frequency content of the QRS complex is considerably higher than that of the other ECG waves, and ismostly concentrated in the interval of 10–40 Hz.
 
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High frequency signals change quickly. Conversely, rapidly changing signals are characterized by high frequency.
 

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