Change of heart

摘要

GPs are currently testing a new digital stethoscope that analyses the various sounds from the heart to create a digital output. Because the DigiScope also works like a normal stethoscope, it will be especially useful tor training and tor health professionals unfamiliar with chest medicine. For trained physicians, the stethoscope still plays an important role in initial clinical assessment - quickly flagging up possible abnormalities for more detailed examination with, for example, electrocardiograms (ECGs).