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  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Machine Learning Applications

Background:

  • Warfarin dosing presents challenges, particularly in diverse populations like Caribbean Hispanics.
  • Previous machine learning (ML) applications in pharmacogenomics show promise but require specific population validation.
  • Accurate warfarin dose prediction is crucial for patient safety and treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the utility of seven ML algorithms for predicting warfarin dosage in Caribbean Hispanic patients.
  • To identify the most effective ML model for optimizing warfarin therapy in this specific demographic.
  • To assess ML model performance across different warfarin dose requirement groups (normal, sensitive, resistant).

Main Methods:

  • A secondary analysis of genetic and non-genetic clinical data from 190 cardiovascular Hispanic patients.
  • Application of seven distinct ML algorithms, including Random Forest Regression (RFR), Support Vector Regression (SVR), and Multivariate Adaptive Splines (MARS).
  • Data was split into 80% training and 20% testing sets, with model performance evaluated using Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and percentage of predictions within ±20% of the actual dose.

Main Results:

  • Random Forest Regression (RFR) demonstrated superior overall performance, achieving a MAE of 4.73 mg/week and correctly predicting the optimal dose within ±20% for 80.56% of patients.
  • RFR also excelled in the 'normal' dose requirement group (MAE = 2.91 mg/week).
  • Support Vector Regression (SVR) was optimal for the 'sensitive' group (MAE = 4.79 mg/week), while Multivariate Adaptive Splines (MARS) performed best for the 'resistant' group (MAE = 7.22 mg/week).

Conclusions:

  • Machine learning models, particularly RFR, SVR, and MARS, significantly improve the prediction accuracy of weekly warfarin dosing in Caribbean Hispanic patients compared to traditional statistical models.
  • These ML approaches offer enhanced personalized warfarin therapy for patients with varying dose requirements.
  • The study highlights the utility of ML in pharmacogenomics for optimizing drug therapy in underrepresented populations.