Wearable heart sound devices represent key shift in cardiac care: Study [Video]

Wearable heart sound devices represent a groundbreaking shift in cardiac care, offering continuous, non-invasive monitoring with the potential to revolutionise the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular conditions, according to a new study.

Cardiovascular diseases remain a global health crisis, spurring an urgent demand for innovative diagnostic tools that enable early detection and effective treatment.

These cutting-edge advancements promise to enhance patient care and outcomes by providing real-time insights into heart health, said researchers from the City University of Hong Kong.

“Our work on wearable heart sound devices marks a significant step forward in the early detection and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases,” said Dr Bee Luan Khoo, Associate Professor at the City University of Hong Kong and a leading researcher in the field.

“These devices have the potential to provide more accurate, real-time cardiac health data, revolutionising the way we manage and understand heart health,” Khoo added.

Traditional tools, such as stethoscopes, have long been valuable for diagnosing cardiac issues but fall …