The device can be used by any health professional to accurately record heart sounds, and can be used over clothes. While a ...

Valvular heart disease (VHD) is a potentially fatal condition, yet it's difficult to diagnose with a regular stethoscope. A ...

"However, the accuracy of stethoscope examination for diagnosing heart valve disease is fairly ... meaning it is easier for the doctor or nurse -- or even someone without any medical training ...

"However, the accuracy of stethoscope examination for diagnosing heart valve disease is fairly poor ... meaning it is easier for the doctor or nurse—or even someone without any medical training—to get ...