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## Background
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The model was developed and evaluated using data from the UK Biobank (UKBB) cohort, where PPG signals were collected in a standardized format.
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## Use Case
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The `VascularAge` model is designed to
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- **Risk Stratification**:
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- **Health Monitoring**:
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This model provides a non-invasive approach for
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## Data Format
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## Background
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Photoplethysmography (PPG) has emerged as a non-invasive method for monitoring cardiovascular health. This model estimates vascular age (AI-vascular age) from PPG signals, offering insights into an individual's cardiovascular health and associated risks.
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The model was developed and evaluated using data from the UK Biobank (UKBB) cohort, where PPG signals were collected in a standardized format.
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The `VascularAge` model is designed to estimate vascular age, which can be used for:
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- **Risk Stratification**: Identifying individuals at higher risk for cardiovascular events.
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- **Health Monitoring**: Tracking cardiovascular health over time to support personalized interventions.
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This model provides a non-invasive, scalable approach for real-time cardiovascular health assessment using PPG signals. It is specifically trained to process PPG data from the UKBB dataset, ensuring its effectiveness in research and clinical settings that use similar data.
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## Data Format
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