This 14-Year-Old Indian Tech Prodigy Developed an App That Can Spot Heart Attacks in Under 10 Seconds
This 14-Year-Old Indian Tech Prodigy Developed an App That Can Spot Heart Attacks in Under 10 Seconds
Heart attacks are a devastating and often unpredictable event, leaving behind a trail of sorrow and regret. The thought of losing someone to a heart attack is heart-wrenching, and it makes us wish we could turn back time to prevent such tragedies. The pain of a heart attack extends far beyond the individual, affecting families, friends, and entire communities.
In the face of this grim reality, Siddharth Nandyala, a 14-year-old NRI student, has made remarkable strides in the field of healthcare technology with his AI-powered app, CircadiaV. This innovative app, capable of detecting heart diseases in just seven seconds, offers a glimmer of hope by enabling early detection, potentially saving countless lives. His work has not gone unnoticed, with high-ranking officials, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, recognizing its groundbreaking potential.
This 14-year-old has made detecting heart-related problems easier! I am absolutely delighted to meet Siddharth Nandyala, a young AI enthusiast from Dallas and the world’s youngest AI-certified professional, holding certifications from both Oracle and ARM. Siddharth’s app,… pic.twitter.com/SuZnHuE73h
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) March 17, 2025
Impressed by Siddharth’s ingenuity, Naidu invited the young entrepreneur to his office for a discussion on the app and its potential impact on healthcare. Siddharth was accompanied by his father, Mahesh, who emigrated to the US in 2010, along with Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav.
During the meeting, Naidu commended Siddharth’s work, highlighting how CircadiaV could revolutionize early cardiovascular disease detection. Beyond CircadiaV, Siddharth is also the founder and CEO of STEM IT, an initiative dedicated to promoting STEM education globally. Through STEM IT, he empowers students with knowledge in coding, robotics, and AI, encouraging them to harness technology for innovation and making a positive impact on the world.
In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, Naidu expressed, “This 14-year-old has simplified the detection of heart problems! I am thrilled to meet Siddharth Nandyala, a young AI enthusiast from Dallas and the youngest AI-certified professional globally, with certifications from Oracle and ARM.
“Siddharth’s app, Circadian AI, is a major medical advancement that can detect heart issues in just seconds. Circadian AI is changing the way early cardiovascular diseases are detected by using smartphone-based heart sound recordings. With a remarkable accuracy rate of over 96%, his technology has been tested on more than 15,000 patients in the U.S. and 700 patients in India, including at GGH Guntur.”
“I am extremely impressed by Siddharth’s remarkable talent and his commitment to using technology for the greater good. At such a young age, he is an inspiration to all of us. I fully support him in pursuing his passion for healthcare technology and promise him our complete support in all his future endeavors,” Naidu added.
