Based on the findings from three studies recently unveiled at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), researchers at the Imperial College London demonstrated that digital stethoscopes powered with artificial intelligence can identify patients at higher risk for heart attacks during routine screenings.
Research Finds AI Stethoscopes Detect Heart Failure Signs
The results from a trio of studies show that AI-powered digital stethoscopes are effective at identifying patients at elevated risk of experiencing heart attacks and other major cardiac adverse events, according to Eko Health, whose technology was used to screen the participants in the studies.
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