Optimizing machine learning for enhanced automated ECG analysis in cardiovascular healthcare

Abstract

The rapid advancement of connected health technology, exemplified by wearable devices like the Apple Watch, has revolutionized healthcare by enhancing the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of various conditions, particularly heart-related issues. However, these devices generate vast amounts of ECG data that require interpretation, underscoring the need for reliable automated ECG analysis methods. This study explores the use of machine learning and deep learning algorithms, including Support Vector Classifier (SVC), RandomForest, XGBoost, and LinearSVC, for ECG classification, aiming to improve accuracy and diagnostic capabilities. While traditional methods rely on heuristic features and shallow architectures, this research focuses on leveraging deep learning architectures to automatically extract relevant features from ECG signals. The proposed approach demonstrates promising results in accurately categorizing heartbeats, offering a potential solution to the limitations of current classification methods. By optimizing classification models with metaheuristic algorithms, such as JADE, the study achieves significant performance improvements, highlighting the effectiveness of integrating advanced optimization techniques into ECG analysis processes. Ultimately, the findings underscore the potential of machine learning and deep learning algorithms in advancing automated ECG analysis for improved cardiovascular healthcare.