Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction:
1.1: Theory:
One of the main causes of death worldwide, heart disease still accounts for a
large percentage of deaths worldwide each year. The burden of cardiovascular
diseases can still be greatly decreased by early detection and prevention,
notwithstanding advancements in medical knowledge. Using machine learning
techniques in this situation has the potential to improve predictive powers and
support proactive healthcare measures.
The task at hand is to use machine learning techniques to create a reliable
prediction model for cardiac disease. The goal of this research is to meet the
urgent demand for precise risk assessment instruments that can help medical
professionals identify patients who are more likely to develop heart disease.
Through a combination of clinical, lifestyle, and demographic analysis, the
goal is to develop a prediction framework that can stratify people according to
their risk of cardiovascular events.
This project is important because it has the potential to completely transform
preventative healthcare practices. Healthcare providers can more effectively
allocate resources, rank interventions, and customise patient care by utilising
data-driven approaches. Furthermore, people can be empowered to make
educated lifestyle decisions and take preventive action to lower their risk of
heart disease by early identification of risk factors.
This project follows the requirements engineering methodology, in which the
issue description is the primary document that directs the various stages of
development. Without going into the details of the approach, it describes the
general goal of creating a predictive model for heart disease. The issue
statement, which sets the stage for thorough requirements elicitation and
solution design, captures the general scope and expectations of the project
through collaboration with domain experts and stakeholders.
1.2: Overview:
The purpose of this research is to develop a machine learning-based predictive
model for cardiac disease. The objective is to use clinical, lifestyle, and
demographic data to stratify people based on their likelihood of developing
cardiovascular illnesses. The project begins with a problem description that
describes the objective without identifying technical solutions in order to
foster collaboration among stakeholders. By providing accurate risk
assessment tools, this research ultimately seeks to improve patient outcomes in
the fight against heart disease and advance preventative healthcare practices.
1.3: Reference:
www.google.com
www.chatgpt.com
www.wikipedia.com
2. Software requirement specifications
2.1: Understand the SRS:
Before any real design or development work is done, an organization's
understanding of a customer's or potential client's system needs and
dependencies at a specific point in time is called an SRS. It is a two-way
insurance policy that guarantees that at any given time, the client and the
organisation are both aware of each other's needs from that standpoint. The
SRS document itself specifies in clear and explicit terms the features and
functionalities that a software system must have, together with any necessary
limitations that the system must adhere to. The SRS serves as a guide for
finishing a project with the least amount of cost increase feasible. The SRS is
frequently called the "parent" document since it serves as the model for all
other project management papers, including that it is tied to design
specifications, statements of work, software architecture specifications, plans
for testing and validation, and plans for documentation. It's crucial to
remember that an SRS only includes functional and nonfunctional needs; it
doesn't include design recommendations, potential fixes for technological or
business problems, or any other information outside what the development
team believes to be the system requirements specified by the client.
2.2: Major Goals:
The customer receives feedback from it. An SRS is a customer's
guarantee that the development team is aware of the difficulties or
problems that need to be resolved and the software behaviour required
to solve them. As a result, the SRS ought to be written clearly and in
natural language (as opposed to a formal language, which will be
discussed later in this article). It might also contain tables, charts, data
flow diagrams, decision tables, and other visual aids.
It breaks down the issue into its constituent pieces. Writing down
software requirements in an organised and well-designed style is a
simple yet effective way to structure information, define boundaries for
the problem, solidify concepts, and assist in decomposing the problem
into manageable chunks.
It contributes to the design requirements in some way. The software
design specification (SRS) is the parent document of following
documents like the statement of work and software design
specification, as was previously mentioned. As a result, in order to
create a design solution, the functional system requirements in the SRS
must be sufficiently detailed.
It acts as a verification of the product. Additionally, the SRS acts as the
parent document for the testing and validation procedures that are used
in relation to the verification requirements.
2.3: Sample SRS Diagram:
A Data Flow Diagram (DFD) is a graphic tool used to show the flow of
data through a software application or system. It offers illustrations of
how data is saved, moved between processes, and changed while in
use. In a DFD, data flows are represented by arrows, while processes
are represented by circles or rectangles. Rectangles are used to
represent external entities like users or other systems, whereas squares
are used to represent data repositories like files or databases. To
describe the data flow and structure of a system, DFDs are widely
employed in systems analysis and design. They also provide a visual
help for understanding and communicating the data requirements and
processing logic of a system.
Timing diagrams show how events in a system occur and how long
they last across time. A timing diagram in the heart disease prediction
system can help stakeholders understand the timing requirements and
system performance by showing when different operations, like data
processing, model training, and prediction generation, occur.
State diagrams represent the different states that the system or its
components can be in and the transitions between these states. In the
context of heart disease prediction, it can illustrate the states of the
predictive model (e.g., training, idle, predicting) and how it transitions
between these states based on user inputs or system events.
6.2.7.1: State Diagram:
7. Implementation View:
8. Environmental View:
8.1: Understanding Environmental View:
The environmental view of heart disease prediction encompasses a
multifaceted landscape characterized by regulatory, ethical, societal,
technological, clinical, patient-centered, and collaborative considerations.
Navigating this complex ecosystem requires a holistic approach that balances
innovation with accountability, equity with efficiency, and patient-centered
care with technological advancement, ultimately striving towards the common
goal of improving cardiovascular health outcomes and reducing the burden of
heart disease on individuals and societies alike.
8.1.1: Deployment Diagram:
9. Conclusion:
To sum up, the exploration of cardiac disease prediction has involved navigating a
variety of terrains, including technology, ethics, regulation, social impact, and clinical
integration. It becomes clear as we traverse this challenging terrain that heart disease
prediction is not just a technical undertaking but rather a dynamic ecosystem
influenced by a wide range of factors.
Each aspect of the environmental view adds to our understanding of the larger context
in which heart disease prediction functions, from the regulatory framework governing
healthcare standards to the ethical issues surrounding patient consent and data
privacy, from the societal impacts on healthcare disparities and access to care to the
technological advancements driving innovation in predictive analytics.
At the heart of this discussion lies the imperative to balance innovation with
accountability, equity with efficiency, and patient-centered care with technological
advancement. As we strive towards the common goal of improving cardiovascular
health outcomes and reducing the burden of heart disease, it is essential to uphold
principles of transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in the development and
deployment of predictive systems.
In the end, the path to accurate cardiac disease prediction calls for cooperation,
ingenuity, and a resolute dedication to using technology to improve healthcare.
Through the adoption of interdisciplinary collaboration, responsible utilisation of
technological advancements, and a focus on patient empowerment and equitable
access to care, we can steer towards a future in which the prediction of heart disease
will serve as more than just a tool—rather, it will serve as a beacon of hope for
improved health outcomes and well-being for all.
Table of Content:
1. Introduction
1.1: Theory
1.2: Overview
1.3: Reference
2. Software Requirement Specifications
2.1: Understanding the SRS
2.2: Major goals
2.3: Sample SRS diagram
3. Function Oriented diagram
3.1: Understanding function Oriented Diagram
3.2: Parts of function Oriented Diagram