IBM Watson expands cognitive computing system to treat aortic stenosis

Katherine Davis | | Cardiovascular Business | Vascular & Endovascular

At this year’s HIMSS conference in Orlando, IBM Watson announced expansions and partnerships centered on its cognitive computing system that will be useful for treating aortic stenosis, according to a recent article form Health Exec.

The cognitive imaging platform will have the ability to review medical data and images that will help providers identify which cases require immediate attention.

“Healthcare organizations are operating in a complex and fluctuating business environment, one in which the insights they need to succeed can be hidden amid an avalanche of disparate and siloed data,” Deborah DiSanzo, general manager of IBM Watson Health, said in a statement.

To read more on the new platform, follow the link below:

HIMSS 2017: IBM Watson announces new partnerships—but may lose MD Anderson

Katherine Davis,

Senior Writer

As a Senior Writer for TriMed Media Group, Katherine primarily focuses on producing news stories, Q&As and features for Cardiovascular Business. She reports on several facets of the cardiology industry, including emerging technology, new clinical trials and findings, and quality initiatives among providers. She is based out of TriMed's Chicago office and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Her work has appeared in Modern Healthcare, Crain's Chicago Business and The Detroit News. She joined TriMed in 2016.

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