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EDA of Physionet Data set regarding "A Large Scale 12 Lead Electrocardiogram Database for Arrhythmia Study 1.0.0". This project focuses on the preprocessing of electrocardiogram (ECG) signals and utilizes Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for dimensionality reduction

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Python-Powered ECG Insights: Exploring PhysioNet’s Arrhythmia Data Preprocessing and Dimension Reduction with PCA

Welcome to the Cardiovascular Health Insights project! This project focuses on the preprocessing of electrocardiogram (ECG) signals and utilizes Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for dimensionality reduction. By refining and reducing the dimensionality of ECG data, we aim to unlock profound insights into cardiac health, paving the way for advancements in cardiovascular healthcare.

Data Preprocessing and Dimensionality Reduction

In the third chapter of our series, we delve into crucial preprocessing techniques for ECG signals and the application of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for dimensionality reduction. Here's an overview of what this project covers:

  • Navigating the Challenges of Noise in ECG Signals: Importance of Preprocessing Discusses the impact of noise on ECG signals and the necessity of preprocessing techniques to enhance signal quality and accuracy.
  • Preprocessing ECG Signals: Noise Removal Details various filtering techniques such as low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass filters used to mitigate noise in ECG signals, with a focus on the Butterworth filter.
  • Restoring Data Integrity: Addressing Irregularities in ECG Signals Explores methods like imputation to handle irregularities and missing values in ECG datasets, ensuring data integrity for reliable analysis.
  • Unraveling Insights: Harnessing PCA for Dimension Reduction Introduces Principal Component Analysis (PCA) as a tool to reduce the dimensionality of ECG data while preserving essential information, facilitating more efficient analysis and interpretation.
  • Implementing Incremental PCA for Efficient Processing Demonstrates the implementation of Incremental PCA to manage large ECG datasets in manageable chunks, overcoming computational challenges and enabling deeper data exploration.

Requirements

  • Python 3.x
  • Pandas
  • Postgres Client
  • WFDB
  • Bioscopy

Getting Started

Clone the Repository:

https://github.com/Muneeb1030/EDA-of-Physionets-ECG.git

Install Dependencies:

pip install requirements.txt

Additional Information

  • Customization: Tailor the scraper to your needs by modifying the Scrapy spiders.
  • GitHub Repository: Explore, contribute, and stay updated on the GitHub repository.

Additional Resources

Explore the project in detail through my Medium blog series (medium.com/@m.muneeb.ur.rehman.2000), where I share insights, motivation, and in-depth explanations about the Project.

Contribution Guidelines

Contributions to this project are welcome! Here are ways you can contribute:

  • Enhance existing preprocessing techniques or introduce new methods for ECG signal analysis.
  • Improve code efficiency, optimize algorithms, or add additional features to enhance usability.
  • Share your insights and findings related to ECG signal processing and cardiovascular health research.

Feel free to fork this repository, make improvements, and submit pull requests.

Together, let's advance our understanding of cardiac health through innovative data analysis and research.

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