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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

AI stethoscope would help doctors pick up heart conditions within seconds

The AI-powered stethoscope that has been developed by Imperial College London - (Eko Health)

Stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could help medics detect three different heart conditions in seconds, according to researchers.

The technology can analyse subtle differences in heartbeats and blood flow that human ears cannot pick up, all while performing a rapid test to record the electrical activity in the heart at the same time.

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