Deep learning hybrid model ECG classification using AlexNet and parallel dual branch fusion network model

Abstract

Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are a cause of death making it crucial to accurately diagnose them. Electrocardiography plays a role in detecting heart issues such as heart attacks, bundle branch blocks and irregular heart rhythms. Manual analysis of ECGs is prone to mistakes and time consuming, underscoring the importance of automated methods. This study uses AI models like AlexNet and a dual branch model for categorizing ECG signals from the PTB Diagnostic ECG Database. AlexNet achieved a validation accuracy of 98.64% and a test set accuracy of 99% while the dual branch fusion network model achieved a test set accuracy of 99%. Data preprocessing involved standardizing, balancing and reshaping ECG signals. These models exhibited precision, sensitivity and specificity. In comparison to state of the arts’ models such as Hybrid AlexNet SVM and DCNN LSTM our proposed models displayed performance. The high accuracy rates of 99% underscore their potential for ECG classification. These results validate the advantages of incorporating learning models into setups for automated ECG analysis providing adaptable solutions for various healthcare settings including rural areas.