Adaptive Hybrid LMS–Kalman Filter (AHLKF) for Enhanced Noise Cancellation in ECG Signals

Authors: Arjun Singh Vijoriya, Dr. Bheem Singh Jatav

Affiliations:
1. Mechatronics Engineering Department, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
2. Department of Physics, M.S.H.K.P.S. Government College Revdar, Rajasthan, India

Published on: September 6, 2025

Journal: Vijoriya International Journal for Research & Innovation
ISSN: 3107-9806
Volume: 1 | Issue: 1 | Year: 2025 (July–December)
Pages: 32–37

DOI: https://doi.org/10.65595/TZLE7498

Abstract

Electrocardiogram (ECG) signals are fundamental in the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac conditions, but they are often contaminated by various types of noise, such as power line interference, baseline wander, and muscle artifacts. Traditional noise filtering techniques, including the Least Mean Squares (LMS) algorithm, have been widely used to remove steady-state noise. However, LMS filters alone are less effective when dealing with non-stationary noise. This paper proposes a novel Adaptive Hybrid LMS–Kalman Filter (AHLKF) algorithm that combines the strengths of the LMS and Kalman filtering approaches for enhanced real-time ECG signal processing. The AHLKF dynamically adjusts filter parameters to handle both stationary and non-stationary noise with improved performance. This hybrid approach is designed to preserve critical ECG features while minimizing computational complexity, making it suitable for real-time applications in wearable ECG monitors and portable health devices. Simulation results demonstrate that the AHLKF outperforms traditional LMS and Kalman filters in terms of noise suppression and signal integrity preservation, especially in non-controlled environments.

Keywords: ECG, LMS filtering, Kalman filtering, noise cancellation, signal processing, adaptive filters, wearable ECG monitors, hybrid filtering

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Vijoriya, A. S., & Jatav, B. S. (2025, September 6). Adaptive hybrid LMS–Kalman filter (AHLKF) for enhanced noise cancellation in ECG signals. Vijoriya International Journal for Research & Innovation, 1(1), 32–37. https://doi.org/10.65595/TZLE7498