Prediction of recurrent ischemic stroke using machine learning from real-world data
This study demonstrates that applying machine learning models on real-world clinical data is a promising tool for predicting the risk of ischemic stroke recurrence. RUSBoost emerged as the most reliable and generalisable model for clinical risk prediction, proved effective in improving prediction accuracy and identifying patients at highest risk. While SMOTE enhanced model learning during training. The findings highlight the importance of integrating AI technologies into clinical practice to support early treatment decisions and enhance preventive interventions, opening new pathways for better patient care and reducing the health burden from recurrent stroke.
Authors
- Sabariah Noor Harun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8476-7425)
- Amani Al-Ghraibah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4982-4903)
- A A Zariah
- Norsima Nazifah Sidek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1269-7661)
- Irene Looi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6217-5410)
- Siti Maisharah Sheikh Ghadzi
- Noor Haidar Kadum Alsalman
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (MY)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
- Jordan University of Science and Technology (JO)
- University Of Fallujah (IQ)
- Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah (MY)
- Hospital Seberang Jaya (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Research Methodology
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-026-02778-4
- Primary Topic
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00