Interpretable prognostic modeling for long-term survival of Type A aortic dissection patients using support vector machine algorithm
Abstract Objectives This study aims to develop a reliable and interpretable predictive model for long-term survival in Type A aortic dissection (TAAD) patients, utilizing machine learning (ML) algorithms. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of patients diagnosed with TAAD who under...
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| description | Abstract Objectives This study aims to develop a reliable and interpretable predictive model for long-term survival in Type A aortic dissection (TAAD) patients, utilizing machine learning (ML) algorithms. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of patients diagnosed with TAAD who underwent open surgical repair at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, from September 2017 to December 2020, and at the Chongqing University Central Hospital between October 2019 and April 2020. Cases with less than 20% missing data were imputed using random forest algorithms. To identify significant prognostic factors, we performed LASSO (Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator) Cox regression analysis, including preoperative blood markers, previous medical history and intraoperative condition. Based on the advantages of the model and the characteristics of the data set, we subsequently developed a machine learning-based prognostic model using Support Vector Machine (SVM) and evaluated its performance across key metrics. To further explain the decision-making process of the SVM model, we employed SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) values for model interpretation. Results A total of 171 patients with TAAD were included in model training and internal test groups; 73 patients with TAAD were included in external test group. Through LASSO Cox regression, univariate analysis, and clinical relevance assessment, seven feature variables were selected for modeling. Performance evaluation revealed that the SVM model showed excellent performance in both the training and test sets, with no significant overfitting, indicating strong clinical applicability. In the training set, the model achieved an AUC of 0.9137 (95% CI 0.9081–0.9203) and in the internal and external testing set, 0.8533 (95% CI 0.8503–0.8624) and 0.8770 (95% CI 0.8698–0.8982), respectively. The accuracy values were 0.8366, 0.8481 and 0.8030; precision values were 0.8696, 0.8374 and 0.8235; recall values were 0.8421, 0.7933 and 0.7651; F1 scores were 0.8290, 0.8148 and 0.7928; Brier scores were 0.1213, 0.1417 and 0.1323; average precision (AP) values were 0.9019, 0.8789 and 0.8548, respectively. SHAP analysis revealed that longer operation time, extended cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) duration, prolonged aortic cross-clamp (ACC) time, advanced age, higher plasma transfusion volume, elevated serum creatinine and increased white blood cell (WBC) count significantly contributed to higher model predictions. Conclusions This study developed an interpretable predictive model based on the SVM algorithm to assess long-term survival in TAAD patients. The model demonstrated accuracy, precision, and robustness in identifying high-risk patients, providing reliable evidence for clinicians. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-72b0a6ce5ad74a438bdc5fa5f050a6762025-08-20T03:18:42ZengBMCEuropean Journal of Medical Research2047-783X2025-04-0130111710.1186/s40001-025-02510-wInterpretable prognostic modeling for long-term survival of Type A aortic dissection patients using support vector machine algorithmHao Cai0Yue Shao1Xuan-yu Liu2Chang-ying Li3Hao-yu Ran4Hao-ming Shi5Cheng Zhang6Qing-chen Wu7Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityAbstract Objectives This study aims to develop a reliable and interpretable predictive model for long-term survival in Type A aortic dissection (TAAD) patients, utilizing machine learning (ML) algorithms. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of patients diagnosed with TAAD who underwent open surgical repair at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, from September 2017 to December 2020, and at the Chongqing University Central Hospital between October 2019 and April 2020. Cases with less than 20% missing data were imputed using random forest algorithms. To identify significant prognostic factors, we performed LASSO (Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator) Cox regression analysis, including preoperative blood markers, previous medical history and intraoperative condition. Based on the advantages of the model and the characteristics of the data set, we subsequently developed a machine learning-based prognostic model using Support Vector Machine (SVM) and evaluated its performance across key metrics. To further explain the decision-making process of the SVM model, we employed SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) values for model interpretation. Results A total of 171 patients with TAAD were included in model training and internal test groups; 73 patients with TAAD were included in external test group. Through LASSO Cox regression, univariate analysis, and clinical relevance assessment, seven feature variables were selected for modeling. Performance evaluation revealed that the SVM model showed excellent performance in both the training and test sets, with no significant overfitting, indicating strong clinical applicability. In the training set, the model achieved an AUC of 0.9137 (95% CI 0.9081–0.9203) and in the internal and external testing set, 0.8533 (95% CI 0.8503–0.8624) and 0.8770 (95% CI 0.8698–0.8982), respectively. The accuracy values were 0.8366, 0.8481 and 0.8030; precision values were 0.8696, 0.8374 and 0.8235; recall values were 0.8421, 0.7933 and 0.7651; F1 scores were 0.8290, 0.8148 and 0.7928; Brier scores were 0.1213, 0.1417 and 0.1323; average precision (AP) values were 0.9019, 0.8789 and 0.8548, respectively. SHAP analysis revealed that longer operation time, extended cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) duration, prolonged aortic cross-clamp (ACC) time, advanced age, higher plasma transfusion volume, elevated serum creatinine and increased white blood cell (WBC) count significantly contributed to higher model predictions. Conclusions This study developed an interpretable predictive model based on the SVM algorithm to assess long-term survival in TAAD patients. The model demonstrated accuracy, precision, and robustness in identifying high-risk patients, providing reliable evidence for clinicians.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-02510-wType A aortic dissectionMachine learningLong-term survivalPredictive modelSupport vector machine (SVM) |
| spellingShingle | Hao Cai Yue Shao Xuan-yu Liu Chang-ying Li Hao-yu Ran Hao-ming Shi Cheng Zhang Qing-chen Wu Interpretable prognostic modeling for long-term survival of Type A aortic dissection patients using support vector machine algorithm European Journal of Medical Research Type A aortic dissection Machine learning Long-term survival Predictive model Support vector machine (SVM) |
| title | Interpretable prognostic modeling for long-term survival of Type A aortic dissection patients using support vector machine algorithm |
| title_full | Interpretable prognostic modeling for long-term survival of Type A aortic dissection patients using support vector machine algorithm |
| title_fullStr | Interpretable prognostic modeling for long-term survival of Type A aortic dissection patients using support vector machine algorithm |
| title_full_unstemmed | Interpretable prognostic modeling for long-term survival of Type A aortic dissection patients using support vector machine algorithm |
| title_short | Interpretable prognostic modeling for long-term survival of Type A aortic dissection patients using support vector machine algorithm |
| title_sort | interpretable prognostic modeling for long term survival of type a aortic dissection patients using support vector machine algorithm |
| topic | Type A aortic dissection Machine learning Long-term survival Predictive model Support vector machine (SVM) |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-02510-w |
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