Hybrid Deep Learning Approach for EEG-based Epilepsy Detection

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by continuous relentless seizures resulting from abnormal activity in the brain. Early and accurate diagnosis is very critical. The usual methods can take a lot of time for diagnosis and it can also often vary from one specialist to another. There have been many approaches implemented for detecting seizures with varying success. Electroencephalogram (EEG) analysis is a critical tool for diagnosing neurological conditions like epilepsy. A key focus in medical technology has been automating the detection of epilepsy but it has been challenging due to its complexity and large amount of data. Although the results of some studies have been encouraging, the use of these approaches has not been practical due to various issues i.e. imbalanced data signal variability to name a few. This research presents a new approach to improve performance and accuracy. A Hybrid Deep Learning model combines a number of paradigms of neural networks to leverage the best of multiple models in processing complex data like EEG signals. EEG. As EEG has both temporal and spatial data this hybrid approach is quite practical in handling different EEG components. In addition, a multimodal method is explored to enhance prediction performance. This involves enhancing EEG data with complementary data, such as clinical history and other biomarkers. Through integrating data from multiple sources, the model gains a broader context for epileptic activity detection. Which helps in bypassing the inefficiencies inherent in EEG signals. This combined approach can potentially provide stronger and clinically informative outcomes, hence enabling advancements in the early diagnosis of epilepsy.