Enhanced Heart Disease Classification: An Ensemble-Based Deep Learning Approach

The WHO's assessment indicates a rising prevalence of heart disease, exacerbated by challenges in detection and diagnosis in India due to population growth. Machine Learning (ML) is increasingly used for precise judgments in healthcare, aiming to accurately diagnose heart-related illnesses. This study proposes a Deep Learning (DL) ensemble method, combining ML classifiers to enhance accuracy. The ensemble model outperforms AdaBoost, XGBoost, Random Forest, Decision Tree, SVM, and Logistic Regression with 98.3% accuracy on a UCI dataset. Correlation-based Feature Selection (CFS) for relevant characteristic selection improves the model's accuracy, recall, precision, and f1-score. This research contributes to improved disease prediction and categorization in cardiovascular health, vital for effective healthcare interventions and outcomes.