Ziosoft releases next-generation advanced viz app

Advanced visualization and analysis application developer Ziosoft has released the latest version of its 3D thin-client software, which delivers new applications such as MR cardiac function analysis, as well as reporting and workflow enhancements.

The Redwood City, Calif.-based company said cardiac CT function and calcium scoring applications recently cleared by the FDA are also part of this release.

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