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Smart stethoscope for cardiac auscultation in general practice: a prospective feasibility study of AI-assisted detection of atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and valvular heart disease

2026-02-23 primary care research Title + abstract only
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ObjectivesArtificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscopes combine phonocardiography and electrocardiography to support detection of cardiac rhythm and structural abnormalities. This study evaluated the feasibility and exploratory diagnostic performance of AI-guided cardiac auscultation during routine general practice consultations and home visits. MethodsIn this prospective feasibility study, 50 consecutive patients aged [≥]65 years underwent AI-assisted auscultation using the Eko ...

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