AI-Powered Stethoscope Twice as Effective at Detecting Heart Problems
- New digital stethoscope uses AI to help detect heart valve problems and murmurs
- Stethoscope transmits heart sounds to app and analyzes them with AI
- AI found to be twice as effective at detecting murmurs compared to standard stethoscope
- Technology allows for early detection of valvular heart disease
- Still not a substitute for clinician's physical exam