Testing a Digital Stethoscope to Detect Heart Pressure Problems

Researchers are testing whether a device called the Eko CORE 500 digital stethoscope—combined with a simple heart rhythm recorder—can help detect pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition where blood pressure becomes too high in the lungs. This is a research study to see if this combination of recordings can help doctors identify the condition earlier. The study will compare the digital stethoscope recordings to standard heart imaging tests that you would already be getting as part of your regular medical care.

Pulmonary hypertension can be difficult to catch early, and finding new ways to screen for it could help more patients get treated sooner. This trial is exploring whether this new digital stethoscope approach could become a useful screening tool alongside existing tests.