From smartphone stethoscopes to voice-detected heart failure, innovations take centre stage at ESC Digital & AI Summit
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 2-Apr-2026 10:16 ET (2-Apr-2026 14:16 GMT/UTC)
Key takeaways
Smartphone stethoscopes, voice-detected heart failure, training using physical and virtual hearts, as well as early detection of cardiovascular disease using blood spots are among the innovations being presented at the first-ever ESC Digital & AI Summit.
Together with technology, healthcare, and innovation experts, the summit will address the challenges of implementing digital health solutions while maintaining ethical integrity.
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