The stethoscope is one of the most enduring symbols of the medical profession. For over 200 years, this seemingly simple tool has been draped around the necks of doctors, becoming synonymous with healthcare itself. It’s not just a piece of medical equipment; it’s a badge of authority and trust. But as iconic as the stethoscope is, its role in modern medicine has been slowly diminishing, especially in certain areas of healthcare. Is it time to modernize the stethoscope and how we use it?

Even with all the advancements in medical technology, there’s still a huge gap between how heart health issues are detected in our healthcare systems and how regular people experience them in their daily lives. The truth is, we don’t have an effective and scalable way to screen for heart problems in the population. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, yet many people go undiagnosed or under-observed until the disease reach an acute stage.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women, yet it often goes undiagnosed or under-diagnosed due to the subtle and atypical symptoms that women frequently experience. Unlike men, who may present with the classic signs of a heart attack, such as intense chest pain, women’s symptoms can be more varied, including fatigue, anxiety, and palpitations.

The warning was clear: if the application is not FDA approved, it’s not safe.

A game changer in cardiology and beyond in Kyiv

Earlier today, Sparrow Bioacoustics launched a product into the US App Store. We think this represent a new level of offering in the consumer medical and healthcare space. It’s called Stethophone, and it belongs to a class of product called Software As a Medical Device (SAMD). Stethophone is a class II, FDA cleared application. The […]

Stethophone is not just a better version of the stethoscope; it’s a conceptually new solution for both doctors and patients.

A lack of control over health matters can give rise to stress and anxiety, which are notorious culprits in undermining health and wellness.

As doctors we all know of cases where a mistaken or incomplete evaluation of a diagnostic report have cost a patients their life, or at the very least, they lost a chance for a better prognosis.

Findings suggest that nearly half of all adults over 40 may have “hidden” heart conditions that go undetected.

By effectively communicating your worries and collaborating with your healthcare provider, you can take control of your heart health journey. Here’s are a few best practices:

Metrics like precision / PPV, recall / sensitivity and specificity are derived from probabilities output by AI models. Those probabilities need to be converted into a “hard” label like “healthy” or “sick”.

At an individual level, heart disease exacts a profound toll on physical, emotional, and financial well-being

Ukraine’s healthcare system, which on paper should be a standout, is lagging. Russia’s war of aggression is partly to blame. But Sparrow’s Stethophone™ can help improve monitoring of chronic conditions.

Each test in the diagnostic cycle serves a distinct purpose, aiming to provide insights into various aspects of heart health.

Certain vascular conditions, when left untreated, can significantly increase the risk of stroke. Two main conditions that can be detected through auscultation are carotid artery stenosis and atrial fibrillation.

Endocarditis often presents with nonspecific symptoms that can easily be mistaken for other conditions. Common signs like fever, fatigue, and weight loss can be attributed to a range of illnesses, causing doctors to overlook the possibility

Imagine seeing a specialist and bringing six months of your own cardiac and pulmonary data to go along with your concerns of light headedness and headaches

The heart’s regenerative abilities are limited compared to other organs

It’s the sound of turbulent blood flow within the heart or its surrounding blood vessels, creating a swishing or whooshing noise that can be heard through a stethoscope