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I learned the hard way that stethoscope tubing length matters—but not for the reasons everyone repeats. Modern polymers solved the old “shorter sounds better” myth. Today, length is about ergonomics,...

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See how diaphragm, bell, tubing, and eartips affect acoustic clarity—and why design details matter for detecting high- and low-frequency heart sounds.