Biopharmaceutical development firm Epix Pharmaceuticals reported that Chen Schor has resigned his position as chief business officer, effective March 23, to pursue other opportunities.

Three-dimensional rotational atriography overlay is a new imaging method with reduced radiation exposure that may replace pre-procedural CT scans for catheter navigation and atrial fibrillation ablation, according to a study in the February issue of HeartRhythm.

Royal Philips Electronics has released the first 3D imaging results obtained with its new imaging technology--Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI).

The debate over utilization of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) continues to storm, with the highly respected Journal of the American Medical Association weighing in. Of concern to the authors of a study published this month is that some CCTA practitioners do not appear to be following the as-low-as-reasonably-achievable (ALARA) principle in the utilization of ionizing radiation.

While comparable to 2D cardiac MR velocity mapping, comprehensive 3D velocity acquisition could be relatively operator independent, and potentially yield information on blood flow in patients with congenital or valvular heart disease, according to research publishedthis monthin the Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance.

On the heels of a Nasdaq delisting and the resignation of its trial overseer, Acusphere has submitted an amendment to its new drug application (NDA) with the FDA for Imagify for injectable suspension, suggesting usage in subsets of patients undergoing pharmacologic stress techniques.

The Nasdaq listing qualifications panel has granted biopharmaceutical company Epix Pharmaceuticals' request for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market, with the condition that on or before May 11, the company file a current report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

During primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for STEMI, higher contrast volume is associated with higher rates of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and mortality, according toan article in theFeb. 3 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.