Machine Learning Algorithm Enhances Detection of Critical Congenital Heart Disease: Study
Researchers have found that incorporating machine learning (ML) algorithms into pulse oximetry screenings significantly improves the detection of critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) in newborns. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of traditional oxygen saturation (Spo2) screening, particularly in identifying conditions like coarctation of the aorta (CoA). This study was published in the Journal of American Heart Association by Heather S. and colleagues.
Traditional Spo2 screening has not been effective in early detection of CCHD, often missing crucial diagnoses such as CoA. To enhance detection rates, researchers developed an ML pulse oximetry algorithm that integrates perfusion data and radiofemoral pulse delay. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of this advanced screening method.
The study enrolled 523 newborns from six different sites, including those with and without CCHD. Researchers recorded simultaneous pre- and postductal pulse oximetry readings. The ML algorithms were tested under various conditions: with one versus two time points and with or without pulse delay data. The sensitivity, specificity, and area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve were compared between the traditional Spo2-alone method and the new ML algorithms.
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