Classification of Poikilocytosis Abnormality Using Ensemble Deep Learning Technique
摘要
Red blood cells (RBCs) also known as erythrocytes are an essential component of the human body that play several important roles. RBCs transport oxygen \((\textrm{O}_2)\) from the lungs to the body’s tissues, remove carbon dioxide \((\textrm{CO}_2)\) , regulate pH balance, support the immune system, and provide diagnostic information. The abnormal shapes of RBCs (signified as poikilocytosis) are unable to carry \(\textrm{O}_2\) and \(\textrm{CO}_2\) , leading to decreased \(\textrm{O}_2\) delivery to the tissues and an increased workload on the heart and lungs. Anemia, thalassemia, and other blood-related illnesses affect the body for insufficient replenishment (oxygen, protein, nutrients). Hematologists take more time to examine RBC shapes manually using a microscope. In this study ensemble deep learning technique was introduced to examine poikilocytosis abnormality accurately and efficiently. The proposed ensemble model outperforms state-of-the-art approaches with an excellent accuracy and \(F_1\) -score of \(98.77\%\) .