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Enhancing ultrasound-guided brachial plexus nerve localization with ResNet50 and support vector machine Mummaneni, Sobhana; Kumar Chintakayala, Kushal; Mukund Yarlagadda, Lalith Sai; Naga Raju Ala, Venkata Siva; Vemulapalli, Nihitha
IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJ-AI) Vol 13, No 4: December 2024
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijai.v13.i4.pp4939-4947

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Medical image segmentation and classification plays a vital role in nerve block/region identification, particularly for anesthesiologists relying on instinctual judgments. However, due to patient-specific anatomical variations, these methods sometimes lack precision. This research focuses on addressing the problem, by incorporating novel ensembling method of ResNet-50 and support vector machine (SVM) to achieve segmentation of dataset images and classification of nerve blocks respectively. The said novel ensemble model is trained on a publicly available dataset consisting of more than 16,800 images. The sole purpose of this work is to address the problem of peripheral nerve blocking (PNB) with the usage of ensemble modelling, while achieving the highest possible accuracy. This research will help practitioners in accurately identifying the location of brachial plexus and distinguishing the type of nerve block to be injected – interscalene and supraclavicular. The model, which integrates ResNet50 and SVM classifier, achieved a commendable 99.27% accuracy in identifying and classifying the brachial plexus region.
Prediction of peripheral arterial disease through non-invasive diagnostic approach Mummaneni, Sobhana; Katakam, Lalitha Devi; Sri, Pali Ramya; Lingamallu, Mounika; Ch, Smitha Chowdary; Indira, D.N.V.S.L.S
International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) Vol 15, No 6: December 2025
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijece.v15i6.pp5782-5791

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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a cardiovascular condition caused by arterial blockages and poor blood circulation, increasing the risk of severe complications such as stroke, heart attack, and limb ischemia. Early and accurate detection is essential to prevent disease progression and improve patient outcomes. This study introduces a non-invasive diagnostic method using laser doppler flowmetry (LDF), electrocardiography (ECG), and photoplethysmography (PPG) to assess vascular health. LDF measures microvascular blood flow, ECG evaluates heart rate variability, and PPG captures pulse waveform characteristics. Key physiological features such as blood flow variability, pulse transit time, and hemodynamic responses are extracted and analyzed using machine learning. Random forest and XGBoost models are employed and combined using ensemble learning to classify individuals into non-PAD, moderate PAD, and severe PAD categories. A comparative evaluation shows that the ensemble model delivers superior classification accuracy. This integrated system offers a fast, reliable screening tool that supports early PAD detection and intervention. By combining multimodal signal analysis with machine learning, the approach enhances diagnostic precision and provides a scalable solution for preventive cardiovascular care.