Computer-Assisted Stethoscope Hears What the Ear Cannot

[Mishtu]

A novel computer-assisted stethoscope offers clinicians real-time help in identifying respiratory sounds that can be difficult to classify on chest auscultation, according to a research letter published online February 16 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. But at least one expert cautions against relying too heavily on electronics when examining a patient.

[Nakul]

@mishtu To classify the sounds, the computer-assisted stethoscope uses a separation algorithm that physically and mathematically divides them into each of the five groups according to the duration, frequency, and strength of the sound