XML2DCM-ECG 1.1.6

Python-based solution for converting ECG data from XML format to the DICOM(Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) format

XML2DCM-ECG

Description

This repository contains a Python-based solution for converting ECG data from XML format to the DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) format. The goal of this project is to facilitate the process of transforming clinical ECG data stored in XML files into a standardized, widely-used DICOM format, which is essential for healthcare systems, medical imaging devices, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

The solution handles the extraction and conversion of ECG information, including patient details, acquisition context, and waveform data, from XML files into the DICOM format. The project also integrates essential metadata such as the type of ECG lead (e.g., Lead I, Lead II), device information (e.g., acquisition device, software versions), and patient demographics.

Installation

You can install XML2DCM-ECG directly from PyPI:

pip install XML2DCM-ECG

Alternatively, you can use uv, a faster Python package manager with built-in script runner:

pip install uv

Usage

After installation, you can run the ECG XML-to-DICOM converter using either of the following methods.

1. Using standard CLI command

Run the following command:

   xml2dcm-ecg --ecg_xml_path /path/to/xml_files --output_dir /path/to/save_dicom --debug True --debug_n 5

2. Using uvx for fast execution

With uv installed, you can use uvx for faster execution:

   uvx xml2dcm-ecg --ecg_xml_path /path/to/xml_files --output_dir /path/to/save_dicom --debug True --debug_n 5

CLI Options

• --ecg_xml_path: Path to the directory containing the XML files to be converted.
• --output_dir: Path to the directory where you want the converted DICOM files to be saved. The default is ecg_dicom.
• --debug: Enable debug mode. The default is False.
• --debug_n: Number of files to process in debug mode. The default is 5.

Example results

The following are examples of the ECG data converted from XML to DICOM format: