Artificial intelligence approaches for cardiovascular disease prediction: a systematic review

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a top global cause of mortality, highlighting the critical need for precise prediction models to improve patient outcomes and optimize healthcare resource allocation. Accurate prediction of CVD is paramount for early diagnosis and reducing mortality rates. Achieving efficient CVD detection and prediction requires a deep understanding of health history and the underlying causes of heart disease. Harnessing the power of data analytics proves advantageous in leveraging vast datasets to make informed predictions, aiding healthcare clinics in disease prognosis. By consistently maintaining comprehensive patient-related data, healthcare providers can anticipate the emergence of potential diseases. Our study conducts a meticulous comparative analysis of CVD prediction methods, focusing on various artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, particularly classification and predictive algorithms. Scrutinizing approximately sixty papers on cardiovascular disease through the prism of AI techniques, this study carefully assesses the selected literature, uncovering gaps in existing research. The outcomes of this study are expected to empower medical practitioners in proactively predicting potential heart threats and facilitating the implementation of preventive measures.