Download the BCG_PCG.zip file: This file contains raw data for both phonocardiogram (PCG) and ballistocardiogram (BCG) signals stored in NumPy format. You can find the BCG_PCG.zip file in the repository. Unzip the file: Once downloaded, unzip the BCG_PCG.zip file on your system. This will extract the individual signal files.
Understanding the Signal Files:
The extracted files will follow a naming convention that indicates the type of signal (S1:PCG or S2:BCG), activity state (Act, Post, Rest), and pressure level (e.g., 134 in the following example).
Here's a breakdown:
Filename format: [ID]Act/Post/Rest[Pressure]_S1/S2.npy
ID: This is a reference number specific to the data collection.
Act/Post/Rest: This indicates the activity state of the subject during the recording: Act (active), Post (post-activity), or Rest (resting).
Pressure: This represents the pressure applied during the recording (e.g., 134 is average blood pressure).
Signal type S1:PCG or S2:BCG.
.npy: This extension signifies that the file stores the data in the NumPy format.
Example:
1_Act_134.0_S1.npy: This file contains the ID=1, PCG signal (S1) recorded from participant during an active state with a pressure of 134.
1_Act_134.0_S2.npy: This file contains the ID=1, BCG signal from the same participant, recorded under the same conditions.
Note:
Please, consult the data documentation in [1] about adquisition details.
This is example code in python to see the signals:
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
PCC=np.load('1_Act_134.0_S1.npy')
print(PCC.shape)
plt.subplot(2,1,1)
plt.plot(PCC[0:1500])
BCC=np.load('1_Act_134.0_S2.npy')
print(BCC.shape)
plt.subplot(2,1,2)
plt.plot(BCC[0:1500])
plt.show()
If you want to use the data, please cite
[1] RafaelGonzalez‑Landaeta, Brenda Ramirez & Jose Mejia. Estimation of systolic blood pressure by Random Forest using heart sounds and a ballistocardiogram. Scientifc Reports, (2022)
[2] Rafael Gonzalez‑Landaeta & Jose Mejia, "M.A.Y.A.S Project: Creation of a database of physiological signals. Estimation of changes in blood pressure.", UACJ Institutional Repository, 2022
Data Disclaimer
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