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Published in: Basic Research in Cardiology 1/2023

Open Access 01-12-2023 | Artificial Intelligence | Review

A cardiologist’s guide to machine learning in cardiovascular disease prognosis prediction

Authors: Karl-Patrik Kresoja, Matthias Unterhuber, Rolf Wachter, Holger Thiele, Philipp Lurz

Published in: Basic Research in Cardiology | Issue 1/2023

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Abstract

A modern-day physician is faced with a vast abundance of clinical and scientific data, by far surpassing the capabilities of the human mind. Until the last decade, advances in data availability have not been accompanied by analytical approaches. The advent of machine learning (ML) algorithms might improve the interpretation of complex data and should help to translate the near endless amount of data into clinical decision-making. ML has become part of our everyday practice and might even further change modern-day medicine. It is important to acknowledge the role of ML in prognosis prediction of cardiovascular disease. The present review aims on preparing the modern physician and researcher for the challenges that ML might bring, explaining basic concepts but also caveats that might arise when using these methods. Further, a brief overview of current established classical and emerging concepts of ML disease prediction in the fields of omics, imaging and basic science is presented.
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Metadata
Title
A cardiologist’s guide to machine learning in cardiovascular disease prognosis prediction
Authors
Karl-Patrik Kresoja
Matthias Unterhuber
Rolf Wachter
Holger Thiele
Philipp Lurz
Publication date
01-12-2023
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Basic Research in Cardiology / Issue 1/2023
Print ISSN: 0300-8428
Electronic ISSN: 1435-1803
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00395-023-00982-7

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