Teen tech prodigy uses AI to detect heart issues in just 7 seconds

Siddharth Nandyala, a 14-year-old Indian American student from Frisco, Texas, has developed an artificial intelligence-powered app called CircadiaV that can detect heart disease in as little as seven seconds using heart sound recordings from a smartphone. The innovation, which boasts over 96% accuracy, has already been tested on more than 15,000 patients in the U.S. and 700 patients in India. The award has since drawn recognition from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during Siddharth’s recent visit to the state.

Cardiac care: CircadiaV utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze heart sounds captured through a smartphone, offering a fast and cost-effective method for early cardiovascular disease detection. Siddharth, who is the world’s youngest AI-certified professional with certifications from both Oracle and ARM, developed the technology to address the need for accessible heart health diagnostics in underserved areas. “This 14-year-old has made detecting heart-related problems easier!” Naidu wrote on X. “Siddharth’s app, CircadiaV, is a medical breakthrough that can detect heart-related issues within seconds.”
Global impact: The AI model behind CircadiaV has been validated through thousands of clinical trials, including tests conducted at Guntur Government General Hospital (GGH) in Andhra Pradesh. The app’s accuracy and portability make it a promising tool for deployment in regions with limited access to specialized medical equipment. “CircadiaV is revolutionizing early cardiovascular disease detection,” Naidu added, praising Siddharth’s vision to scale the solution globally.
STEM advocate: Beyond CircadiaV, Siddharth is the founder and CEO of STEM IT, a nonprofit initiative promoting global STEM education. Through this platform, he teaches coding, robotics, and AI to students around the world, aiming to empower the next generation of innovators. “At such a young age, he is an inspiration to us all,” Naidu said. “I wholeheartedly encourage him to pursue his passion for healthcare technology and assure him of our full support in all his endeavours.”

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