Exploration of Digital Filter on Cardiac Monitor through Carotid Pulse and PCG (Phonocardiogram)

Bahrurrizki Ramadhan; Endro Yulianto; Sari Lutfiyah; Wahyu Caesarendra

doi:10.35882/teknokes.v17i1.669

Bahrurrizki Ramadhan Department of Electromedical Engineering, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
Endro Yulianto Department of Electromedical Engineering, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3922-4429
Sari Lutfiyah Department of Electromedical Engineering, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3922-4429
Wahyu Caesarendra Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3922-4429

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35882/teknokes.v17i1.669

Keywords: GY-MAX 9814, Chebyshev Type II, Signal to Noise Ratio, Phonocardiogram

Abstract

Heart defect early detection and correct diagnosis have become important healthcare priorities. Tools for monitoring cardiac problems are constantly being developed, with the PCG (Phonocardiogram) and Cardiac Monitor via Carotid Pulse essential for heart evaluation. Although condenser microphones embedded in electric stethoscopes have been used in past research as PCG sensors, more advancements are still required to reduce received noise. This study investigates how well a Chebyshev type-II digital filter works to reduce noise on the cardiac monitor using PCG and carotid pulse. The PCG sensor is the GY-MAX 9814 module, which is interfaced with an Arduino Uno microcontroller. Matlab, Visual Studio (used as a graph viewer), and Doppler Simulator (used as a phantom cardiac signal) are used. SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) is used in the analysis to assess the effectiveness of two digital filter orders. The average SNR value for the Doppler Simulator is 0.001404 dB at order 2, however, it climbs dramatically to 18.60023 dB at level 4 according to the results of the SNR analysis. The average SNR value in human signals is 11.50718 dB before the filter, 0.001404 dB after the post-order 2 filter, and 12.0009 dB after the post-order 4 filter. According to the results, the digital filter of order 4 is more effective in reducing noise. This study highlights the possibility of an order 4 digital filter to improve the Cardiac Monitor through PCG and Carotid Pulse. Through enhanced signal quality, the creation of this gadget holds the potential for streamlining the identification of cardiac problems. Future developments in this technology could lead to more precise and trustworthy cardiac exams, which would help with early diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular health.

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