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Deep learning models analyzing 2D electrocardiogram (ECG) images can accurately predict myocardial scar (MS) and low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF < 50%). This cost-effective computer vision approach offers a viable alternative to cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR).

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Myocardial scar (MS) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) are critical for cardiovascular assessment.
  • Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is the standard for MS and LVEF evaluation but is costly and inaccessible in many regions.
  • Electrocardiograms (ECGs) offer a cost-effective alternative for cardiovascular diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate deep learning models for predicting MS and LVEF < 50% using 12-lead ECG 2D images.
  • To compare the performance of 2D ECG image analysis with 1D signal analysis for these predictions.
  • To assess the potential of ECG-based AI as a screening tool compared to CMR.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-task deep learning framework was designed to analyze 14,052 12-lead ECG 2D images.
  • Ground truth labels for MS and LVEF were obtained from CMR.
  • The model's performance was evaluated using Area Under the Curve (AUC) metrics and compared against cardiologists' performance.

Main Results:

  • The top-performing model achieved an AUC of 0.838 for MS prediction and 0.939 for LVEF < 50% classification.
  • Model performance surpassed that of human cardiologists in these predictions.
  • Analysis of 1D ECG signals showed inferior results compared to the 2D image-based approach.
  • A prevalence-specific test dataset yielded an AUC of 0.812 for MS prediction.

Conclusions:

  • Computer vision-based deep learning models can effectively classify MS and LVEF < 50% from ECG scan images.
  • This AI-driven approach presents a cost-effective and accessible alternative to CMR for clinical screening.
  • The 2D image analysis method demonstrates superior performance over 1D signal extraction for these cardiovascular parameters.