TMVR appears safe & effective for children | Even minor impairments in systolic function linked to HF risk

The analysis included eight consecutive pediatric patients who underwent TMVR with the Sapien S3 valve. The median patient age was 9 years old. 

The company hopes to expand the use of its AI platform, primarily used to treat stroke patients, so that it can make a bigger impact on patient care. 

Tracking a patient's longitudinal strain and circumferential strain may improve the ability to predict their risk of heart failure later in life. 

Overall, the study's authors found that depression was just as likely when patients took beta-blockers or a placebo.

The World Health Organization and European Medicines Agency have both repeatedly indicated that this does not appear to be a significant issue, but the two organizations are studying the situation closely.

The analysis, published in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, included clinical data and non-contrast CT findings from more than 66,000 patients. 

Rosalind Brewer has officially taken over as CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance as of March 15.

Imbio's tool automates heart ventricle measurements to provide doctors with an accurate ratio of right- versus left-ventricle diameter.