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Dallas, TX: Fourteen-year-old Siddharth Nandyala, an Indian-American prodigy originally from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, has developed an AI-powered mobile application, CircadiaV, capable of detecting heart diseases in just seven seconds with over 96% accuracy.
This groundbreaking innovation has garnered praise from both U.S. and Indian leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Key Facts:
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CircadiaV analyzes heart sound recordings via smartphone to detect cardiac conditions.
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The app has been tested on over 15,000 patients in the U.S. and 700 in India, achieving 96% accuracy.
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Siddharth is the world's youngest AI-certified professional, holding certifications from Oracle and ARM.
Siddharth's journey began at age seven when he received his first STEM kit, sparking a passion for technology. He founded two companies: STEM IT, promoting hands-on STEM education, and Circadian AI, focusing on healthcare innovations.
CircadiaV, his latest creation, uses smartphone-based heart sound recordings to detect heart diseases rapidly, providing a crucial tool for early intervention.
The app was tested at Guntur Government General Hospital in Andhra Pradesh, where it demonstrated real-world potential in identifying cardiac conditions quickly and accurately.
Doctors confirmed its findings with traditional tests like ECG and 2D echo.
Chief Minister Naidu met with Siddharth to discuss the app's potential impact on healthcare.
He expressed admiration for Siddharth's ingenuity and assured full support from the Andhra Pradesh government.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also extended congratulations.
Siddharth emphasizes the importance of ethics in AI development, ensuring data transparency and interpretability for both doctors and patients.
He envisions expanding CircadiaV to detect other conditions like lung diseases, aiming to make healthcare more accessible, especially in underserved areas.
"Innovation is the heartbeat of progress. The tools are already in your hands—you just have to begin," Siddharth stated, reflecting his commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefit.
Siddharth's work exemplifies the potential of young innovators in transforming healthcare.
With governmental support and continued development, CircadiaV could become a vital tool in global cardiac care.
Do You Know?
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, accounting for approximately 17.9 million deaths each year.
Key Terms:
AI (Artificial Intelligence): Technology enabling machines to mimic human intelligence.
ECG (Electrocardiogram): A test recording the heart's electrical activity.
STEM: An acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education.
2D Echo: An ultrasound-based test providing images of the heart.