MACHINE LEARNING AND ARRHYTHMIA DETECTION

If someone told you that a wrist watch could save your life what would be your response? THE HEART One of the most delicate organs in the body is the muscular organ called the HEART. An organ so important that in our entire life span it pumps blood around the body. But there are many things that could go wrong in the heart, one of which is Irregular rhythms clinically known as arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart beats irregularly, too fast, or too slow. It could present with fainting episodes or severe complications like cardiac arrest or stroke. WHAT'S MACHINE LEARNING'S BUSINESS WITH MEDICINE? Machine learning is a branch of Artificial Intelligence that uses Algorithms and data to make predictions. One of the implementations of machine learning in medicine is the innovation of smart watches that feature electrocardiogram (Tool used in measuring the heart's electrical activity) capabilities. These smart watches are embedded with data of every known possible type of normal heart rhythm. The wristwatch reads the users pulse using light sensors and quickly notifies them of any abnormal rhythm for quick rectification. Picture this: A 50-year-old banker is out for a walk. Suddenly, his smartwatch buzzes. It has picked up a dangerous change in his heartbeat. Because he is aware something is wrong he informs his doctor. That simple alert has just prevented a possible life threatening scenario.

Apr 9, 2025 - 22:37

MACHINE LEARNING AND ARRHYTHMIA DETECTION

If someone told you that a wrist watch could save your life what would be your response?

THE HEART

One of the most delicate organs in the body is the muscular organ called the HEART. An organ so important that in our entire life span it pumps blood around the body. But there are many things that could go wrong in the heart, one of which is Irregular rhythms clinically known as arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart beats irregularly, too fast, or too slow. It could present with fainting episodes or severe complications like cardiac arrest or stroke.

WHAT'S MACHINE LEARNING'S BUSINESS WITH MEDICINE?

Machine learning is a branch of Artificial Intelligence that uses Algorithms and data to make predictions. One of the implementations of machine learning in medicine is the innovation of smart watches that feature electrocardiogram (Tool used in measuring the heart's electrical activity) capabilities. These smart watches are embedded with data of every known possible type of normal heart rhythm. The wristwatch reads the users pulse using light sensors and quickly notifies them of any abnormal rhythm for quick rectification.

Picture this: A 50-year-old banker is out for a walk. Suddenly, his smartwatch buzzes. It has picked up a dangerous change in his heartbeat. Because he is aware something is wrong he informs his doctor. That simple alert has just prevented a possible life threatening scenario.