Cardiac disorders are one of the leading causes of mortality around the globe and early diagnosis of heart diseases can be beneficial for its mitigation. In this article, an artificial intelligence (AI) based device has been proposed, which allows for an automatic and real-time diagnosis of cardiac diseases based on deep learning techniques. The heart sound (phonocardiogram) signal is acquired by a customized designed stethoscope and the signal is processed before analysis using AI methods for the classification of four major cardiac diseases (Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, and Mitral Valve Prolapse). Two deep learningbased neural networks, one-dimensional (1-D) convolutional neural network (CNN) and spectrogram based 2-D-CNN models from the analysis of these signals has been integrated with a low-cost singleboard processor to make a standalone device. All data processing is done in a single hardware setup and user interface is provided allowing the user to control the data accessibility and visibility to generate the diagnostic report. As a result, the developed device has demonstrated to be a valuable low-cost diagnostic tool for both medical professionals and personal usage at home.
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