AiSteth: Revolutionizing healthcare with smart stethoscope innovation

January 2, 2024 Innovation Valli Sarvani No comments

In the realm of medical technology, Dr. Satish Somayya Jeevannavar, Founder and CEO of Ai Health Highway, spearheads a transformative initiative.

His brainchild, AiSteth, a smart stethoscope, is poised to reshape the learning curve for young healthcare professionals and doctors.

Unlike traditional stethoscopes, AiSteth records, stores, and shares heart and lung sounds, offering a remote monitoring solution and enabling tele-consultations with specialists based in urban centres.

The genesis of this groundbreaking idea traces back to Dr Satish’s tenure with the Indian Army from 2003 to 2008.

After gaining insights into the intricacies of medical entrepreneurship, he pursued an executive MBA from IIM Bangalore.

Dr Radhakrishna and Ashwin Chandrasekaran joined forces to make quality medical care accessible and affordable.

Recognizing the stark contrast between India’s 4,000 cardiologists and its population of 1.3 billion, Dr Satish aimed to bridge the gap, particularly in rural areas.

The AiSteth team persevered despite the challenges associated with healthcare’s slow technology adoption.

Dr Satish emphasizes the device’s potential impact on valvular heart disorders, facilitating early detection and follow-up through tele-consultations.

The AiSteth, priced at ₹15,000, seeks to democratize access to cardiac expertise, particularly in rural healthcare settings.

Dr Satish envisions a future where primary healthcare clinics equipped with AiSteth can connect patients with cardiologists for remote consultations, addressing the shortage of specialized care in rural India.

With an impressive accuracy rate of 93%, the AiSteth has garnered praise from medical professionals.

Dr Rashmi, an intern at AIIMS, commends the stethoscope for providing an authentic experience in identifying and learning different heart sound patterns.

Dr Satish envisions this innovative technology as a beacon of hope for the masses in rural India.

He believes that AiSteth has the potential to impact millions, ushering in a new era in healthcare.

As the device progresses, it not only reduces the learning curve for healthcare professionals but also promises to save lives through early detection and timely interventions.

Image Credit: Aisteth Website Screenshot