Each heavy vertical line represents two-tenths second. Note the double systolic sound associated with the double summit of the pulsus bisferiens in this case of severe aortic stenosis. The purpose of ...

A bruit - a kind of blowing noise heard via stethoscope over the carotid arteries in the neck - may indicate a raised risk of heart disease. Call me old-fashioned, but I like to think that one of the ...

Doctors look for tiny clues to suggest patients might not be as healthy as they look. One way is to listen for a carotid bruit. It's an abnormal sound doctors can hear through a stethoscope while ...

When someone opens the door and enters a hospital room, wearing a stethoscope is a telltale sign that they’re a clinician. This medical device has been around for over 200 years and remains a staple ...

As a necessary part of patient health assessment and diagnosis, stethoscopes are one of the most valuable tools for healthcare professionals. But not all stethoscopes are equal. These tools can differ ...

A smartphone-based device known as HeartBuds performed just as well as traditional stethoscopes and better than a disposable model in identifying heart murmurs and other vital sounds during patient ...

Washington: A new portable device and a smartphone app that can safely identify heart murmurs and other vital sounds during patient exams may replace the iconic stethoscope in future, scientists say.

video: A recent study by Orlando Health found a smartphone-based device known as HeartBuds performed just as well as traditional stethoscopes and better than a disposable model in identifying heart ...