A key challenge in developing Machine Learning (ML) models for predicting or diagnosing Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), is selecting suitable algorithms and fine-tuning their parameters. In this study, we employed three ML techniques, namely Auto-WEKA, Decision Table/Naive Bayes (DTNB), and Multiobjective Evolutionary (MOE) fuzzy classifier to create diagnostic models using the Heart Disease Dataset from IEEE Dataport. Auto-WEKA generated a highly accurate model with a 100% success rate through optimal classifier selection and hyperparameter configuration. The DTNB classifier yielded a satisfactory 85.63% prediction accuracy concerning patients' risk levels. Further refinements, though, could help reduce possible misclassifications. Finally, the MOE fuzzy classifier achieved approximately 81.6% accuracy, indicating the potential for enhancing precision and recall values by adjusting classifier settings. Our findings underscore the promise of ML tools in CVD diagnosis and suggest further optimization of classifier parameters for superior performance.
25 May 2023 in BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
This study used machine learning techniques to evaluate cardiovascular disease risk factors (CVD) and the relationship between sex and these risk factors. The objective was pursued in the context of CVD being a major global cause of death and the need for accurate identification of risk factors for timely diagnosis and improved patient outcomes. The researchers conducted a literature review to address previous studies' limitations in using machine learning to assess CVD risk factors. This study analyzed data from 1024 patients to identify the significant CVD risk factors based on sex. The data comprising 13 features, such as demographic, lifestyle, and clinical factors, were obtained from the UCI repository and preprocessed to eliminate missing information. The analysis was performed using principal component analysis (PCA) and latent class analysis (LCA) to determine the major CVD risk factors and to identify any homogeneous subgroups between male and female patients. Data analysis was performed using XLSTAT Software. This software provides a comprehensive suite of tools for Data Analysis, Machine Learning, and Statistical Solutions for MS Excel. This study showed significant sex differences in CVD risk factors. 8 out of 13 risk factors affecting male and female patients found that males and females share 4 of the eight risk factors. Identified latent profiles of CVD patients, suggesting the presence of subgroups among CVD patients. These findings provide valuable insights into the impact of sex differences on CVD risk factors. Moreover, they have important implications for healthcare professionals, who can use this information to develop individualized prevention and treatment plans. The results highlight the need for further research to elucidate these disparities better and develop more effective CVD prevention measures. The study explored the sex differences in the CVD risk factors and the presence of subgroups among CVD patients using ML techniques. The results revealed sex-specific differences in risk factors and the existence of subgroups among CVD patients, thus providing essential insights for personalized prevention and treatment plans. Hence, further research is necessary to understand these disparities better and improve CVD prevention.
2 December 2024 in Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, representing a significant public health challenge. Myocardial Infarction (MI), a severe manifestation of CVDs, contributes substantially to these fatalities. Machine learning holds great promise for predicting MI. This study explores the potential of Gradient Boosting (GB) techniques for this purpose, explicitly focusing on CatBoost, LightGBM, XGBoost, and XGBoost Random Forest. The study leverages GB's embedded feature selection, missing-value handling, and hyperparameter tuning capabilities. Performance was evaluated using multiple metrics: Area Under the Curve (AUC), classification accuracy, F1 score, precision, recall, and Matthews Correlation Coefficient (MCC). A probabilistic comparison matrix was used to assess the relative performance of the GB models. The results demonstrate the superiority of CatBoost, achieving a classification accuracy of 94.9%, an AUC of 0.992, a recall of 94.9%, and an MCC of 0.82. The probabilistic comparison further confirms CatBoost's superior performance. These findings contribute to MI prediction, highlighting the predictive potential of the CatBoost algorithm and ultimately aiding the fight against MI to achieve better patient outcomes.
8 February 2024 in Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research
Myocardial Infarction (MI) is a condition often leading to death. It arises from inadequate blood flow to the heart, therefore, the classification of MI complications contributing to lethal outcomes is essential to save lives. Machine learning algorithms provide solutions to support the categorization of the MI complication attributes and predict lethal results. This paper compares various machine learning algorithms to classify myocardial infarction complications and to predict fatal consequences. The considered algorithms are Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Naive Bayes (NB), and Decision Tree (DT). The main objective of this paper is to compare these algorithms in two scenarios: initially using the full dataset once and then using the dataset again, after implementing the WEKA attribute selection algorithm. To accomplish this goal, data from the Krasnoyarsk Interdistrict Clinical Hospital were employed. Results in general revealed that the MLP classifier demonstrated optimal performance regarding the full MI data, whereas the DT classifier emerged as more favorable when the dataset sample size was diminished through an attribute selection algorithm.
In the Internet of Things (IoT) domain, vast numbers of smart devices are interconnected, generating large volumes of data requiring advanced management mechanisms. One major challenge in smart environments is the ability to accurately distinguish and categorize the various types of objects within these systems. To address this issue, the study introduces a recurrent neural network (RNN) model designed for classifying data from smart home devices. Using a dataset from Kaggle, the research outlines the processes of data collection, loading, normalization, and model development. The RNN, enhanced with long short-term memory (LSTM) layers, was trained and evaluated, showing notable improvements in training and validation accuracy over ten epochs. The model achieved a test accuracy of 83.25%, a loss of 35.4%, a precision of 85%, and a recall of 81%. The evaluation of the model on the test set includes a detailed analysis using ROC curves, area under the curve (AUC) scores for multi-class classification, and a confusion matrix. With an AUC score of 0.9896, the model demonstrated exceptional performance in accurately classifying IoT device categories. These results suggest that the LSTM-equipped RNN offers strong learning efficiency and generalization, making it a highly suitable approach for IoT device classification. Additionally, the article explores the concept of IoT and reviews recent advancements in using deep learning models across various IoT sectors, including smart homes, industrial systems, and healthcare. Future research could aim to improve the model’s real-time processing abilities and scalability and incorporate a wider variety of IoT data types to enhance its practical applications and expand its utility across more IoT environments.
18 April 2024 in Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics
This paper focusses on the nonlinear fractional Kadomtsev–Petviashvili (FKP) equation in space–time, employing the conformable fractional derivative (CFD) approach. The main objective of this paper is to examine the application of the (G’/G)-expansion method in order to find analytical solutions to the FKP equation. The (G’/G)-expansion method is a powerful tool for constructing traveling wave solutions of nonlinear evolution equations. However, its application to the FKP equation remains relatively unexplored. By employing traveling wave transformation, the FKP equation was transformed into an ordinary differential equation (ODE) to acquire exact wave solutions. A range of exact analytical solutions for the FKP equation is obtained. Graphical illustrations are included to elucidate the physical characteristics of the acquired solutions. To demonstrate the impact of the fractional operator on results, the acquired solutions are exhibited for different values of the fractional order α, with a comparison to their corresponding exact solutions when taking the conventional scenario where α equals 1. The results indicate that the (G’/G)-expansion method serves as an efficient method and dependable in solving the nonlinear FKP equation.