EPR and big data research in clinical cardiology –challenges and collaborative opportunities [POSTPONED]

20^th February 2018, 12:30 EEE 6.05
Dr. Graeme Kirkwood
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Abstract

Clinical cardiology is a data-rich domain, constituting multiple sources ranging from structured and unstructured electronic patient records (EPR), through coded outcome measures, to direct downloads from implantable cardiac devices such as pacemakers. Until recently, research into disease management and outcomes has been hampered by limitations of coding completeness and accuracy; it is hoped that this can be improved by establishing collaborative links between clinical specialists and big data experts. As an illustration of what might be achieved, this talk considers preliminary work on the Manchester Adult Congenital Heart Disease population and the challenges faced with establishing an EPR text mining project.