摘要
Background:Irregular heartbeats can have serious health implications if left undetected and untreated for an extended period of time.Methods:This study leverages machine learning(ML)techniques to classify electrocardiogram(ECG)heartbeats,comparing traditional feature-based ML methods with innovative image-based approaches.The dataset underwent rigorous preprocessing,including down-sampling,frequency filtering,beat segmentation,and normalization.Two methodologies were explored:(1)handcrafted feature extraction,utilizing metrics like heart rate variability and RR distances with LightGBM classifiers,and(2)image transformation of ECG signals using Gramian Angular Field(GAF),Markov Transition Field(MTF),and Recurrence Plot(RP),enabling multimodal input for convolutional neural networks(CNNs).The Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique(SMOTE)addressed data imbalance,significantly improving minority-class metrics.Results:The handcrafted feature approach achieved notable performance,with LightGBM excelling in precision and recall.Image-based classification further enhanced outcomes,with a custom Inception-based CNN,attaining an 85%F1 score and 97%accuracy using combined GAF,MTF,and RP transformations.Statistical analyses confirmed the significance of these improvements.Conclusion:This work highlights the potential of ML for cardiac irregularities detection,demonstrating that combining advanced preprocessing,feature engineering,and state-of-the-art neural networks can improve classification accuracy.These findings contribute to advancing AI-driven diagnostic tools,offering promising implications for cardiovascular healthcare.
