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An Investigation on ECG-based Cardiological Diagnosis via Deep Learning Models
Published in Richard Jiang, Li Zhang, Hua-Liang Wei, Danny Crookes, Paul Chazot, Recent Advances in AI-enabled Automated Medical Diagnosis, 2022
Alex Meehan, Zhaonian Zhang, Bryan Williams, Richard Jiang
Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) are caused by an imbalance between the demand for oxygen and the blood flow. It may be caused by either an acute reduction of blood supply or an increase in demand that cannot be matched by the blood flow [4]. The main ACS are ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and unstable angina. These ACS are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK and worldwide [6], with the World Health Organization estimating that 17.9 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2016 worldwide, representing 31% of all global deaths. Rapid and accurate diagnosis can dramatically improve patient outcomes, with treatments ranging from surgical interventions for the more acute cases to medications for less severe cases.
Association between acute coronary syndrome onset risk and climate change
Published in Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, 2022
Tomokazu Aoyagi, Yoshiro Chiba, Hiroaki Kitaoka
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is mainly caused by coronary plaque rupture. ACS includes unstable angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death because of ischemia. The vulnerability of the atheroma is a risk factor for ACS. Atheroma rupture is affected by atheroma characteristics, including the necrotic core rich in lipid components with cholesterol crystals and inflammatory cell infiltration, and the thin capsula fibrosa cover. Furthermore, weather conditions, such as low temperature, low pressure, strong winds, and a short duration of sunshine, are risk factors for ACS.1