Systems and methods for detecting cardiovascular disease

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide such an improved system and method. In particular, embodiments relate to systems, methods and apparatuses which use acoustic data in the detection of coronary artery disease. Embodiments can enable fast, non-invasive identification of clinically relevant coronary artery disease, which can ultimately save lives. The non-invasive nature is one example of a multitude of convenient aspects of embodiments that can be used to meet a large, as yet unmet need in a cost-effective and accurate manner. Results can be provided in real-time and with clarity, providing quick and easily understandable indications that can shorten the path to intervention for patients, making embodiments suitable for a wide range of environments, purposes, users and patients.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 267,803, filed December 8, 2009, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 406,422, filed October 25, 2010, each of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety included here. technical field [0003] The present invention relates generally to the field of medical diagnostics, and more particularly to improved detection systems and methods for cardiovascular diseases within the field of medical diagnostics. Background technique [0004] Cardiovascular disease affects millions of lives and has the potential to affect patients' health without warning. In particular, detection of narrowing of the coronary arteries (coronary occlusion) typically involves evaluation of the patient's medical history, performing a physical examination, stress testing, and / or performing coronary angiography. However, evaluation of the patient's medical ...

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However, evaluation of the patient's medical history and physical examination may not provide sufficient information to draw firm conclusions, and although stress testing is often used to detect possible coronary artery disease, the sensitivity and specificity of stress testing vary widely. Depends on single vessel disease or multivessel disease

Furthermore, coronary angiography is an invasive procedure that can be costly and / or risky for the patient

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