In an era without ECG or routine x ray, Graham Steell linked heart sounds and pulse tracings to pathology, showing how ...

A 60-second electrocardiogram recorded while a racehorse trots during its warm-up could identify animals at risk of dangerous heart rhythm disturbances before they reach peak exertion. That is the ...

Dr. Rachel L. Goldberg: A 57-year-old woman was evaluated at this hospital because of 2 days of chest pain, dyspnea, lightheadedness, and syncopal episodes. Six weeks before this evaluation, the ...

ABSTRACT: Background: While pulse oximetry is a well-established screening tool for the early detection of congenital heart disease (CHD) in newborns, its diagnostic performance and feasibility have ...

Artificial intelligence could help doctors detect serious heart valve disease years earlier, potentially saving thousands of lives, a new study suggests. Researchers led by the University of Cambridge ...

New evidence suggests AI-assisted auscultation may help clinicians detect hidden valvular heart disease earlier, potentially reshaping frontline cardiac screening while raising important questions ...

The patient–doctor relationship is built upon trust in not only doctors' knowledge and skills but also attitudes. Over time, notions of trust in medical education have focused increasingly on trainees ...

Discover the critical role of physical exams in diagnosing rare conditions like spontaneous pneumomediastinum through unique clinical signs. A case report highlights the importance of physical ...

Introduction: Cardiac auscultation often provides the first indication of underlying cardiac conditions through identification of heart murmurs. Auscultation is conducted during routine physical exams ...