BIO

My name is Kendall Smith and I'm a sophomore at FSU double majoring in Computational Biology on the computer science track and Biomathematics. I currently work in a computer science lab where I learn about real-world solutions using AI programs and their applications in the medical field. My career interest includes attending medical school to specialize in anesthesiology.

An Algorithm for Differentiating Abnormal Heartbeats

Abstract

The medical field is teeming with new technology and, in many ways, the medical fields’ advancements have aided more efficient treatment. Despite this, physicians still rely on old techniques such as stethoscopes to detect heart abnormalities. The main problem with this method is the subjectivity of physicians’ opinions. We’ve automated this process by creating an algorithm for a convolutional neural network which allows AI to differentiate normal heart beat sounds from abnormal sounds. In using this algorithm, we can form a standardized method by which doctors detect and diagnose heart diseases. Future studies should explore the difference in accuracy between algorithms and physicians.

Keywords: AI, Algorithm, Medicine