March 26, 2012 - New research shows that the addition of two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences to a common MR angiography technique significantly improves detection of pulmonary embolism, a potentially life-threatening condition traditionally diagnosed through computed tomography (CT). Results of the study are published online in the journal Radiology.

March 23, 2012 — New findings from a research study led by Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI), a collaborative program between Scripps Health and the Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), shows a new blood test may be useful in helping doctors predict who is at risk for an imminent heart attack.

March 23, 2012 — Improving the ability to diagnose cardiac disease with advanced ultrasound imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. will showcase the newest additions to its ultrasound product line, Aplio 500 and Aplio 300, at the American College of Cardiology’s annual meeting March 24-27, 2012 in Chicago. Toshiba will also be introducing new enhancements to its Aplio Artida flagship cardiac ultrasound.

March 22, 2012 — Infraredx Inc. announced that its TVC Imaging System for the true vessel characterization of coronary artery disease will be featured in 11 oral and poster presentations, including a panel during the Cardiovascular Innovations Educational Forum, at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session in Chicago.