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MACHINE LEARNING IN DETECTION OF HEART ARRHYTHMIAS

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Stanford University researchers have shown that a machine learning model can identify heart arrhythmias from electrocardiogram(ECG) better than an expert doctor. The automated approach is also significant because it could not make a quality care readily accessible in areas where resources are scares. So, first thing to know what is Heart arrythmias? HEART ARRHYTHMIAS Heart arrhythmias is a group of conditions in which heart beat is irregular, too fast or too slow. A heart rate that is too fast- 100 beats minute in adult is called Tachycardia & a heart rate that is too slow- below 60 beats per minute is called Bradycardia. Cardiac arrhythmia occurs when electrical impulses in the heart don't work properly. There may be no symptoms. Alternatively, symptoms may include a fluttering in the chest, chest pain, fainting or dizziness. It may feel like a fluttering or racing heart & may be harmless. However, some heart arrhythmias may cause bothersome- sometimes ev