What is it about?
It is a historical review with an accurate critical evaluation of the studies on cardiac auscultation and its future prospects thanks to recent technological innovations.
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Why is it important?
Cardiac auscultation is still an important and cost-effective screening method for the physician. Cardiac auscultation skills are inadequate, probably due to inappropriate use of instrumental diagnostics. New technological advances such as the electronic stethoscope, handheld ultrasound devices, and simulationbased medical education are a useful support to improve auscultation. A balanced strategy, combining the clinical method with new digital technology to enhance learning, would be desirable.
Perspectives
It is hoped that this article will stimulate clinicians to rediscover their clinical skills,combining the clinical bedside with technological innovations.
Sergio Minelli
ASL LECCE , ITALY
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This page is a summary of: The first 200 years of cardiac auscultation and future perspectives, Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, March 2019, Dove Medical Press,
DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s193904.
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