Researchers in a recent medical study, published recently, confirmed that heart problems can be detected through the sounds made by individuals. Researchers at the "Mayo Clinic" in the United States noted that when people experience concerning heart issues, it can be discerned through their voices. Although the voice changes are extremely subtle and cannot be heard by the human ear, scientists have developed an artificial intelligence algorithm that can capture slight differences in speech and sound, according to the British newspaper "Telegraph."
In their study, the researchers selected a group of 108 individuals at risk for heart diseases, and it turned out that nearly six out of ten who recorded high scores on the auditory risk scale in the hospital within two years, compared to only three out of ten who scored lower. Additionally, individuals who recorded high scores were 2.6 times more likely to suffer from coronary artery issues and three times more likely to develop deposits in the heart arteries, leading to the risk of strokes, compared to individuals with lower scores on the auditory risk scale.
Regarding this experiment, Dr. Jaskaranwal Deep Singh Sara, a cardiology specialist at "Mayo Clinic" and the main author of the study, stated, "This technology uses machine learning to identify something that we cannot easily measure quantitatively using our human brains and ears." Singh Sara believes that this technology will enable monitoring those most at risk of heart diseases remotely in the future and assessing more severe cases. He added, "We do not suggest that doctors replace sound analysis technology to provide healthcare, but we believe there is a great opportunity for sound technology to act as an assistant to existing treatment and healthcare methods." He concluded by saying, "Providing a 'voice sample' is an enjoyable thing for patients, and this technology may see further development that enhances methods for protecting those most at risk of heart-related injuries."
