Machine Learning and the Conundrum of Stroke Risk Prediction

Machine Learning and the Conundrum of Stroke Risk Prediction Stroke is a leading cause of death and permanent disability worldwide.1 Ischaemic stroke is the most common stroke variety, comprising more than 80% of strokes in the US.2 One mechanism of ischaemic stroke is atherosclerosis in the extracranial and intracranial arteries, with plaque rupture leading to thrombosis. The second major category is embolic stroke, in which thrombi form in the heart or the arterial/venous ...
Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research