Annual Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Health & Medical Technology Products and Companies OAKLAND, Calif., May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eko, a cardiopulmonary digital health company, today announced that it has been selected as the winner of the “Best Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare” award in the fifth annual MedTech […]
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Eko Launches Eko Academy to Help Medical Students and Healthcare Providers Strengthen their Stethoscope Skills and Auscultation Knowledge
New educational app from the leading cardiopulmonary digital health company offers clinical screening resources and real world application on identifying heart and lung abnormalities OAKLAND, Calif., March 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eko, a cardiopulmonary digital health company, today announced the launch of its clinical education initiative. Eko Academy, a free […]
Eko Raises $65 Million in Series C Funding to Close the Gap Between Virtual and In-Person Heart and Lung Care
Eko wants every patient with chronic cardiovascular disease to be one click away from their doctor OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eko, a cardiopulmonary digital health company, today announced $65 million in Series C funding led by Highland Capital Partners and Questa Capital, with participation from Artis Ventures, DigiTx Partners, NTTVC, 3M Ventures, […]
3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes and Eko Announce New Collaboration
Bringing together science, technology, and comprehensive solutions to redefine what’s possible in healthcare ST. PAUL‚ Minn. & OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the world of healthcare and its dependence on auscultation continues to evolve, digital technology is being introduced to meet the advancing demands of the industry. To meet these changing needs, 3M™ […]
Eko Announces Global Collaboration with AstraZeneca to Improve Diagnosis of Heart Failure
Development of integrated AI digital health solutions to help patients better manage their cardiovascular health OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eko today announced a global collaboration with AstraZeneca to accelerate the development of digital health tools for the earlier screening of cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure. Through the collaboration, AstraZeneca and Eko will explore […]
Eko Awarded $2.7 Million SBIR Grant from NIH to Advance Clinical Study on Valvular Heart Disease Detection Using AI and Digital Stethoscope
Ongoing research with Northwestern Medicine to validate algorithms and help more accurately screen for heart murmurs and valvular heart disease during routine office visits OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eko today announced that it has been awarded a $2.7 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The […]
Eko Appoints New Commercial Leader
Digital health and sales veteran Bryan Humbarger joins cardiac health AI innovator at key growth inflection point OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eko today announced the appointment of digital health sales veteran Bryan Humbarger to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial. In this role, Mr. Humbarger will oversee sales and commercial operations for […]
Eko Launches First AI-Powered Telehealth Platform for Virtual Pulmonary and Cardiac Exams, Providing Clinicians with In-Person Level Exam Capabilities During Video Visits
Used by more than 200 health systems for telehealth, platform goes beyond standard video conferencing to facilitate stethoscope audio, ECG live-streaming and FDA-cleared identification of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and heart murmurs Patients can video chat with their providers and navigate self-operated stethoscope exams OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eko today announced Eko Telehealth, the first […]
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Eko’s ECG-based Low Ejection Fraction Screening Algorithm, Designed to Improve Detection of Heart Failure During COVID-19 Pandemic
Developed with Mayo Clinic, the algorithm helps identify low ejection fraction – a sign of heart failure and a significant comorbidity for COVID-19 patients OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eko, a digital health company building AI-powered screening and telehealth solutions to fight cardiovascular disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
Eko Appoints Dr. Adam Saltman as Chief Medical Officer
Former FDA Medical Officer and digital health innovator joins executive team during time of transformation in digital health OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eko today announced the appointment of Adam Saltman, M.D., Ph.D., to the position of Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Saltman will assume responsibility for leading Eko’s overall clinical development and medical […]