Predictive detection methods as the next era in biological signal processing: a case study of ECG analysis

An idea of a detection method in biological signal processing to predict the possibility of proneness to a disease is described. The goal of this study is to introduce a new methodology in better understanding of biological signals and create new tools for predictive diagnosis rather than detection of the existing defects, so that, make it possible to give a proper preventative procedure/treatment to the patient in advance. Although the complete achievement of such a goal is very far, it is proposed by a prospective study on the ECG signals that the development of such a method is possible. The preliminary results have been encouraging enough to justify our idea. Such a new generation of predictive detection methods would have a profound impact on the medical diagnosis.