170 research outputs found
Audiovisual Database with 360 Video and Higher-Order Ambisonics Audio for Perception, Cognition, Behavior, and QoE Evaluation Research
Research into multi-modal perception, human cognition, behavior, and
attention can benefit from high-fidelity content that may recreate
real-life-like scenes when rendered on head-mounted displays. Moreover, aspects
of audiovisual perception, cognitive processes, and behavior may complement
questionnaire-based Quality of Experience (QoE) evaluation of interactive
virtual environments. Currently, there is a lack of high-quality open-source
audiovisual databases that can be used to evaluate such aspects or systems
capable of reproducing high-quality content. With this paper, we provide a
publicly available audiovisual database consisting of twelve scenes capturing
real-life nature and urban environments with a video resolution of 7680x3840 at
60 frames-per-second and with 4th-order Ambisonics audio. These 360 video
sequences, with an average duration of 60 seconds, represent real-life settings
for systematically evaluating various dimensions of uni-/multi-modal
perception, cognition, behavior, and QoE. The paper provides details of the
scene requirements, recording approach, and scene descriptions. The database
provides high-quality reference material with a balanced focus on auditory and
visual sensory information. The database will be continuously updated with
additional scenes and further metadata such as human ratings and saliency
information.Comment: 6 pages, 2 figures, accepted and presented at the 2022 14th
International Conference on Quality of Multimedia Experience (QoMEX).
Database is publicly accessible at https://qoevave.github.io/database
Impact of percutaneous mitral valve repair using the MitraClipâą system on ventricular arrhythmias and ICD therapies
Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) using the MitraClip⹠device has been established as a suitable alternative to mitral valve surgery in patients with severe mitral regurgitation (MR) and high or prohibitive surgical risk. Only limited information regarding the impact of TEER on ventricular arrhythmias (VA) has been reported. The aim of the present study was to assess the impact of TEER using the MitraClip(TM) device on the burden of VA and ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) therapies. Among 600 MitraClip(TM) implantations performed in our clinic between September 2009 and October 2018, we identified 86 patients with successful TEER and an active implantable cardiac device (pacemaker, ICD, CRT-P/D (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Pacemaker/Defibrillator)) eligible for retrospective VA analyses. These patients presented with mainly functional MR (81.4%) and severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (mean LVEF 22.1% ± 10.3%). The observation period comprised 456 ± 313 days before and 424 ± 287 days after TEER. The burden of ventricular arrhythmias (sustained ventricular tachycardia (sVT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF)) was significantly reduced after TEER (0.85 ± 3.47 vs. 0.43 ± 2.03 events per patient per month, p = 0.01). Furthermore, the rate of ICD therapies (anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP) and ICD shock) decreased significantly after MitraClip(TM) implantation (1.0 ± 3.87 vs. 0.32 ± 1.41, p = 0.014). However, reduction of VA burden did not result in improved two-year survival in this patient cohort with severely reduced LVEF. Mitral valve TEER using the MitraClip⹠device was associated with a significant reduction of ventricular arrhythmias and ICD therapies
Quality of experience and HTTP adaptive streaming: a review of subjective studies
HTTP adaptive streaming technology has become widely spread in multimedia services because of its ability to provide adaptation to characteristics of various viewing devices and dynamic network conditions. There are various studies targeting the optimization of adaptation strategy. However, in order to provide an optimal viewing experience to the end-user, it is crucial to get knowledge about the Quality of Experience (QoE) of different adaptation schemes. This paper overviews the state of the art concerning subjective evaluation of adaptive streaming QoE and highlights the challenges and open research questions related to QoE assessment
Reâdo MitraClip in patients with functional mitral valve regurgitation and advanced heart failure
AIM: Percutaneous mitral valve repair (PMVR) via MitraClip implantation is a therapeutic option for severe mitral regurgitation (MR) in advanced stages of heart failure (HF). However, progressive left ventricular dilation in these patients may lead to recurrent MR after PMVR and consequent reâdo MitraClip implantation. Here, we describe the characteristics and outcomes of this clinical scenario. METHODS AND RESULTS: Patients with systolic HF and functional MR undergoing a reâdo MitraClip procedure were retrospectively analysed. Inclusion criteria were age â„18 years, technical, device and procedural success at first MitraClip procedure, functional MR and systolic HF with an ejection fraction (EF) of <45%. Seventeen out of 684 patients undergoing PMVR with the MitraClip device at our institution between September 2009 and July 2019 were included. All patients displayed advanced HF with an EF of 20% (±9.9) and highly elevated Nâterminal proâbrain natriuretic peptide. Technical success of the reâdo MitraClip procedure was 100%, whereas procedural and device success were only achieved in 11 patients (65%). Unsuccessful reâdo procedures were related to lower EF and implantation of more than one clip at initial procedure. However, despite reduction in MR grade and no occurrence of significant mitral stenosis after the procedure, the mortality during 12 months followâup remained high (8 of 17; 47%). CONCLUSIONS: In a cohort of patients with advanced HF undergoing PMVR, reâdo MitraClip procedure was feasible, but procedural success was unsatisfactory and morbidity and mortality remained high, possibly reflecting the advanced stage of HF in these patients
Impact of an interatrial shunt device on survival and heart failure hospitalization in patients with preserved ejection fraction
Aims:
Impaired left ventricular diastolic function leading to elevated left atrial pressures, particularly during exertion, is a key driver of symptoms and outcomes in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Insertion of an interatrial shunt device (IASD) to reduce left atrial pressure in HFpEF has been shown to be associated with shortâterm haemodynamic and symptomatic benefit. We aimed to investigate the potential effects of IASD placement on HFpEF survival and heart failure hospitalization (HFH).
Methods and results:
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction patients participating in the Reduce Elevated Left Atrial Pressure in Patients with Heart Failure study (Corvia Medical) of an IASD were followed for a median duration of 739 days. The theoretical impact of IASD implantation on HFpEF mortality was investigated by comparing the observed survival of the study cohort with the survival predicted from baseline data using the Metaâanalysis Global Group in Chronic Heart Failure heart failure risk survival score. Baseline and postâIASD implant parameters associated with HFH were also investigated. Based upon the individual baseline demographic and cardiovascular profile of the study cohort, the Metaâanalysis Global Group in Chronic Heart Failure scoreâpredicted mortality was 10.2/100 pt years. The observed mortality rate of the IASDâtreated cohort was 3.4/100 pt years, representing a 33% lower rate (P = 0.02). By KaplanâMeier analysis, the observed survival in IASD patients was greater than predicted (P = 0.014). Baseline parameters were not predictive of future HFH events; however, poorer exercise tolerance and a higher workloadâcorrected exercise pulmonary capillary wedge pressure at the 6 months postâIASD study were associated with HFH.
Conclusions:
The current study suggests IASD implantation may be associated with a reduction in mortality in HFpEF. Largeâscale ongoing randomized studies are required to confirm the potential benefit of this therapy
IMPACT OF VIDEO RESOLUTION CHANGES ON QoE FOR ADAPTIVE VIDEO STREAMING
HTTP adaptive streaming (HAS) has become the de-facto standard for video streaming to ensure continuous multimedia service delivery under irregularly changing network conditions. Many studies already investigated the detrimental impact of various playback characteristics on the Quality of Experience of end users, such as initial loading, stalling or quality variations. However, dedicated studies tackling the impact of resolution adaptation are still missing. This paper presents the results of an immersive audiovisual quality assessment test comprising 84 test sequences from four different video content types, emulated with an HAS adaptation mechanism. We employed a novel approach based on systematic creation of adaptivity conditions which were assigned to source sequences based on their spatio-temporal characteristics. Our experiment investigates the resolution switch effect with respect to the degradations in MOS for certain adaptation patterns. We further demonstrate that the content type and resolution change patterns have a significant impact on the perception of resolution changes. These findings will help develop better QoE models and adaptation mechanisms for HAS systems in the future
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