AI-powered stethoscopes offer multiple detection of heart conditions
(MENAFN) Artificial intelligence–powered stethoscopes are now capable of identifying three serious heart conditions within seconds, according to reports.
First introduced in 1816 as a tool to listen to internal body sounds, the traditional stethoscope has now been "upgraded for the 21st century" and was recently tested in a pilot program across more than 200 general practice clinics in London.
The trial indicated that these devices could be a "real game-changer," helping doctors detect and treat illnesses such as heart failure, valve disorders, and irregular rhythms like atrial fibrillation at an earlier stage.
Findings showed that individuals using the AI technology were 2.3 times more likely to have heart failure identified within a year compared to those without access to it. Detection of silent irregular heartbeats — a condition that heightens the risk of stroke — increased 3.5 times, while recognition of valve disease rose nearly twofold.
"This tool could be a real game-changer for patients, bringing innovation directly into the hands of GPs. The AI stethoscope gives local clinicians the ability to spot problems earlier, diagnose patients in the community, and address some of the big killers in society," said Professor Mike Lewis, scientific director for innovation at the National Institute for Health and Care Research, which supported the study.
First introduced in 1816 as a tool to listen to internal body sounds, the traditional stethoscope has now been "upgraded for the 21st century" and was recently tested in a pilot program across more than 200 general practice clinics in London.
The trial indicated that these devices could be a "real game-changer," helping doctors detect and treat illnesses such as heart failure, valve disorders, and irregular rhythms like atrial fibrillation at an earlier stage.
Findings showed that individuals using the AI technology were 2.3 times more likely to have heart failure identified within a year compared to those without access to it. Detection of silent irregular heartbeats — a condition that heightens the risk of stroke — increased 3.5 times, while recognition of valve disease rose nearly twofold.
"This tool could be a real game-changer for patients, bringing innovation directly into the hands of GPs. The AI stethoscope gives local clinicians the ability to spot problems earlier, diagnose patients in the community, and address some of the big killers in society," said Professor Mike Lewis, scientific director for innovation at the National Institute for Health and Care Research, which supported the study.
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