The stethoscope has long been at the center of patient care, as well as a symbol of the
physician–patient relationship. While advancements in other diagnostic modalities have
allowed for more efficient and accurate diagnosis, the stethoscope has evolved in parallel to
address the needs of the modern era of medicine. These advancements include sound
visualization, ambient noise reduction/cancellation, Bluetooth (Bluetooth SIG Inc, Kirkland,
Wash) transmission, and computer algorithm diagnostic support. However, despite these�…