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A Hybrid Deep Learning Framework with Supervised Contrastive Learning for Robust Seizure Detection in Long-Term EEG
Haotian Li1, Weisen Lu1, Xiangwen Zhong1
1School of Integrated Circuits, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China.
Journal of Medical Systems
|June 3, 2026
Summary
This study introduces CNN-SwT, a deep learning model for automatic epileptic seizure detection from electroencephalogram (EEG) data. The framework achieves high accuracy, addressing challenges like data imbalance in clinical EEG analysis.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Automatic epileptic seizure detection from electroencephalogram (EEG) is vital for clinical efficiency.
- Challenges include complex EEG dynamics and severe class imbalance in long-term data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an end-to-end hybrid deep learning framework for accurate and timely automatic seizure detection.
- To address the critical challenge of class imbalance in long-term EEG data.
Main Methods:
- Developed CNN-SwT, integrating Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for local spatiotemporal features and Swin Transformer (SwT) for global dependencies.
- Employed supervised contrastive learning to mitigate extreme data imbalance, replacing traditional cross-entropy loss.
Main Results:
- Achieved 100% event-based sensitivity with 0.36/h False Discovery Rate (FDR) on the CHB-MIT database.
- Attained 94.44% event-based sensitivity with 0.78/h FDR on the SH-SDU database.
Conclusions:
- The CNN-SwT model demonstrates robust performance across different databases.
- The framework shows significant potential for advancing clinical epileptic seizure detection.
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01:13Seizures: Classification
Epilepsy is primarily characterized by unpredictable seizures, either provoked by an identifiable factor, such as injury or illness, or unprovoked, occurring spontaneously without apparent cause.
Seizures are typically classified into two main categories: focal and generalized seizures.
Focal Seizures
Focal seizures originate from specific regions of the brain. These seizures are further sub-classified into two types:
Seizures are typically classified into two main categories: focal and generalized seizures.
Focal Seizures
Focal seizures originate from specific regions of the brain. These seizures are further sub-classified into two types:
01:20Seizures l: Introduction
Understanding seizures and epilepsy relies on key definitions that help in recognizing, classifying, and managing these disorders. These definitions provide a framework for recognizing, classifying, and managing seizure disorders.DefinitionsA seizure is a sudden, abnormal burst of electrical activity in the brain that can cause changes in awareness, movement, sensation, or behavior, depending on the area involved. Epilepsy is a chronic condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures,...