ECG-Soup: Harnessing Multi-Layer Synergy for ECG Foundation Models

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 32% of all deaths according to The W orld Health Organization (WHO) statistics in 2019 [1]. With its non-invasive nature and ability to reflect the heart's electrical activity, the electrocardiogram is a key diagnostic tool in clinical practice [2], [3]. However, traditional ECG analysis is mainly based on human experts prone to errors and delays.