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Neural networks for classification of ECG ST-T segments

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Abstract

The usefulness of neural networks for pattern recognition in electrocardiographic (ECG) ST-T segments was assessed. Two thousand ST-T segments from the 12-lead ECG were visually classified singly into 7 different groups. The material was divided into a training set and a test set. Computer-measured ST-T data for each element in the training set, paired with the corresponding classification, was input to various configurations of software-based neural networks during a learning process. Thereafter, the networks correctly classified 90–95% of the individual ST-T segments in the test set. The importance of the size and composition of the training set in determining the performance of a network was clearly demonstrated. In conclusion, neural networks can be used for classification of ST-T segments. If carefully incorporated into a conventional ECG interpretation program, neural networks may well be of value for automated ECG interpretation in the near future.

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Dr. Ednebrandt was supported during his research work in Glasgow in part by grants from the Swedish Medical Research Council and from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lund, Sweden.

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