Deep hybrid neural network for automatic classification of heart arrhythmias using 12-lead electrocardiograms

Abstract

This research introduces a novel convolutional neural network-bidirectional long short-term memory (CNN-BiLSTM) hybrid network for the automatic classification of heart arrhythmias using 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs). By merging the spatial feature extraction capabilities of CNNs with the temporal precision of BiLSTM networks, our approach sets a new standard in cardiac diagnostics. The proposed model was tested against the comprehensive CPSC2018 dataset, demonstrating superior performance with an accuracy of 90.67%, precision of 93.27%, recall of 96.35%, and an F-score of 94.78%, surpassing existing state-of-the-art methods. These results underscore the effectiveness of integrating spatial and temporal data analysis, offering a robust and reliable tool for medical practitioners. This study represents a significant advancement in automated ECG analysis, paving the way for improved diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases, and contributing to enhanced patient outcomes in cardiac care.