Deep learning for ECG Arrhythmia detection and classification: an overview of progress for period 2017–2023

Yaqoob Ansari*, Omar Mourad, Khalid Qaraqe, Erchin Serpedin

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality globally. Electrocardiography (ECG) still represents the benchmark approach for identifying cardiac irregularities. Automatic detection of abnormalities from the ECG can aid in the early detection, diagnosis, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Deep Learning (DL) architectures have been successfully employed for arrhythmia detection and classification and offered superior performance to traditional shallow Machine Learning (ML) approaches. This survey categorizes and compares the DL architectures used in ECG arrhythmia detection from 2017–2023 that have exhibited superior performance. Different DL models such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Multilayer Perceptrons (MLPs), Transformers, and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) are reviewed, and a summary of their effectiveness is provided. This survey provides a comprehensive roadmap to expedite the acclimation process for emerging researchers willing to develop efficient algorithms for detecting ECG anomalies using DL models. Our tailored guidelines bridge the knowledge gap allowing newcomers to align smoothly with the prevailing research trends in ECG arrhythmia detection. We shed light on potential areas for future research and refinement in model development and optimization, intending to stimulate advancement in ECG arrhythmia detection and classification.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1246746
JournalFrontiers in Physiology
Volume14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • anomaly
  • arrhythmia detection
  • cardiology
  • cardiovascular diseases
  • deep learning
  • electrocardiography

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