Article
Improving the Detection of Potential Cases of Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Could Machine Learning Be Part of the Solution?
Journal of the American Heart Association - 18 Jun 2024
Stevens Christophe A T, Vallejo-Vaz Antonio J, Chora Joana R, Barkas Fotis, Brandts Julia, Mahani Alireza, Abar Leila, Sharabiani Mansour T A, Ray Kausik K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), while highly prevalent, is a significantly underdiagnosed monogenic disorder. Improved detection could reduce the large number of cardiovascular events attributable to poor case finding. We aimed to assess whether machine learning algorithms outperform clinical diagnostic criteria (signs, history, and biomarkers) and the recommended screening criteria in the United...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
