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Lead researcher on the AI stethoscope project, discusses the breakthrough and 15-second diagnostic capability.
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Doctors develop AI stethoscope that can detect major heart conditions in 15 seconds
The GuardiannewspositiveMar 1, 2026
Researchers at Imperial College London and Eko Health have developed an AI-powered stethoscope that can detect heart failure, valve disease, and abnormal rhythms in 15 seconds, with trial data showing patients examined with it were 2-3 times more likely to be diagnosed with these conditions.
“Lead researcher on the AI stethoscope project, discusses the 200-year design unchanged until now and the 15-second examination capability.”
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New AI Stethoscope Can Detect Major Heart Conditions in Seconds
The GuardiannewspositiveSep 1, 2025
Researchers at Imperial College London developed an AI-powered stethoscope that can detect heart failure, valve disease, and abnormal heart rhythms in 15 seconds, with trials showing patients are 2-3x more likely to receive accurate diagnosis compared to traditional methods.
“Lead researcher on the AI stethoscope project, discusses the breakthrough and 15-second diagnostic capability.”
AI in HealthcareMedical DevicesAI DiagnosticsCardiology