Hybrid deep learning based stroke detection using CT images with routing in an IoT environment.

Abstract

Stroke remains a leading global health concern and early diagnosis and accurate identification of stroke lesions are essential for improving treatment outcomes and reducing long-term disabilities. Computed Tomography (CT) imaging is widely used in clinical settings for diagnosing stroke, assessing lesion size, and determining the severity. However, the accurate segmentation and early detection of stroke lesions in CT images remain challenging. Thus, a Jaccard_Residual SqueezeNet is proposed for predicting stroke from CT images with the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT). The Jaccard_Residual SqueezeNet is the integration of the Jaccard index in Residual SqueezeNet. Firstly, the brain CT image is routed to the Base Station (BS) using the Fractional Jellyfish Search Pelican Optimization Algorithm (FJSPOA) and preprocessing is accomplished by median filter. Then, the skull segmentation is accomplished by ENet and then feature extraction is done. Lastly, Stroke is detected using the Jaccard_Residual SqueezeNet. The values of throughput, energy, distance, trust, and delay determined in terms of routing are 72.172 Mbps, 0.580J, 22.243 m, 0.915, and 0.083S. Also, the accuracy, sensitivity, precision, and F1-score for stroke detection are 0.902, 0.896, 0.916, and 0.906. These findings suggest that Jaccard_Residual SqueezeNet offers a robust and efficient platform for stroke detection.