Transforming cardiology with AI: the eko CORE 500 digital stethoscope

The stethoscope, one of the most recognisable medical instruments, was invented in 1816 by René Laennec, who first used a rolled-up sheet of paper to amplify chest sounds. Over time, this tool has evolved, but its basic function has remained largely unchanged. With the development of digital stethoscopes and AI-assisted diagnostics, the landscape of auscultation and bedside cardiovascular assessment is changing. A recently developed digital stethoscope integrates additional features, including AI-driven capabilities [1, 2]. One of the authors purchased this stethoscope at the AHA Congress last year and installed the accompanying software in the United States. However, the device is not yet available on the EU market, and its accompanying software may not be accessible through EU app stores. Here, we describe our first experience with this stethoscope at the University Medical Centre Utrecht.

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