Donut of Destiny Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:10:06 -0400 https://donutofdestiny.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Donut of Destiny yes 9b49da6e-9bb2-54ef-bd16-0a6fbe5a09fc SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography episodic false The Donut of Destiny -- a podcast that explores new hot topics in cardiovascular CT. Grab a quick bite of the latest happenings. Created by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography's FIRST committee. Music by Jason Lee.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kns677bqk9mbbpyjgvaf7r9wixoe?.jpg Donut of Destiny https://donutofdestiny.buzzsprout.com Transforming Cardiac CT: 20 Yrs of Advancements; PCCT, AI, and Image-Guided Care | Sponsored episode Transforming Cardiac CT: 20 Yrs of Advancements; PCCT, AI, and Image-Guided Care | Sponsored episode On this industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by Michael Coords, MD, FSCCT, medical director of cardiovascular imaging at RadNet and co-chair of SCCT's Health Policy Committee. They tackle topics in access to cardiac CT care, scaling operations in outpatient imaging, past and current reimbursement landscape, CT hardware advances, and automated image interpretation. Tune in and enjoy!

Michael Coords, MD, FSCCT, did not receive compensation for participating in this interview. 


This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> On this industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by Michael Coords, MD, FSCCT, medical director of cardiovascular imaging at RadNet and co-chair of SCCT's Health Policy Committee. They tackle topics in access to cardiac CT care, scaling operations in outpatient imaging, past and current reimbursement landscape, CT hardware advances, and automated image interpretation. Tune in and enjoy!

Michael Coords, MD, FSCCT, did not receive compensation for participating in this interview. 


This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> Buzzsprout-19610019 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2731 6 9 full false NATURE-CT: Serial Plaque Analysis NATURE-CT: Serial Plaque Analysis Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by co-authors of the recently published NATURE-CT study: Srikanth Krishnan, MD, MSc, FSCCT and Suvasini Lakshmanan, MD, MS. Topics include the scientific foundation of atherosclerotic plaque progression on CT, the unique contribution of NATURE-CT to our understanding of serial plaque imaging, and the future of precision cardiovascular medicine. Tune in and enjoy!


NATURal history of coronary PlaquE on cardiac computed tomography in individuals without MACE or lipid-lowering therapy: NATURE-CTstudy

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by co-authors of the recently published NATURE-CT study: Srikanth Krishnan, MD, MSc, FSCCT and Suvasini Lakshmanan, MD, MS. Topics include the scientific foundation of atherosclerotic plaque progression on CT, the unique contribution of NATURE-CT to our understanding of serial plaque imaging, and the future of precision cardiovascular medicine. Tune in and enjoy!


NATURal history of coronary PlaquE on cardiac computed tomography in individuals without MACE or lipid-lowering therapy: NATURE-CTstudy

]]> Buzzsprout-19558860 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2718 6 8 full false Personal Finance for Early Career Personal Finance for Early Career Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by FiRST committee members and liaisons Shruti Hegde, MD; En-Haw Wu, MD and Marcus Chen, MD to explore topics in personal finance for early career physicians. To provide his expertise on these topics, the team directs their questions to Stanley Liu, MD a cardiologist and financial planner with a unique perspective on personal finance for physicians. Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by FiRST committee members and liaisons Shruti Hegde, MD; En-Haw Wu, MD and Marcus Chen, MD to explore topics in personal finance for early career physicians. To provide his expertise on these topics, the team directs their questions to Stanley Liu, MD a cardiologist and financial planner with a unique perspective on personal finance for physicians. Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> Buzzsprout-19570569 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2651 6 8 full false Advanced Training Statement - Writers' and Trainees' perspectives Advanced Training Statement - Writers' and Trainees' perspectives To discuss the recently published 2025 multi-society Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by lead writer Lauren Baldassarre, MD, FSCCT, CT subcommittee member Anam Waheed, MD and SCCT FiRST committee members Matt Tysarowski, MD and Kevin O'Gorman, MD.

]]> To discuss the recently published 2025 multi-society Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by lead writer Lauren Baldassarre, MD, FSCCT, CT subcommittee member Anam Waheed, MD and SCCT FiRST committee members Matt Tysarowski, MD and Kevin O'Gorman, MD.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-19404849 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2204 6 7 full false Two Doctors, One Mission: The Journey of Cardiac CT in Rural Texas | Sponsored episode Two Doctors, One Mission: The Journey of Cardiac CT in Rural Texas | Sponsored episode On this special industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by Dr. Brandie Williams (cardiology) and Dr. Nanette Evans (radiology) who share how they brought advanced cardiac CT imaging to a small-town community in Stephenville, TX. What began as a vision to improve access and reduce delays in diagnosis evolved into a powerful partnership that transformed patient care pathways.

The conversation explores the challenges of launching new technology in a rural setting, the importance of cross-specialty collaboration, and the real impact on patient outcomes—from faster answers to fewer unnecessary procedures. Through practical insights and personal stories, this episode highlights how innovation, trust, and a shared mission can expand access to high-quality care and reshape how communities think about cardiac health.


This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> On this special industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by Dr. Brandie Williams (cardiology) and Dr. Nanette Evans (radiology) who share how they brought advanced cardiac CT imaging to a small-town community in Stephenville, TX. What began as a vision to improve access and reduce delays in diagnosis evolved into a powerful partnership that transformed patient care pathways.

The conversation explores the challenges of launching new technology in a rural setting, the importance of cross-specialty collaboration, and the real impact on patient outcomes—from faster answers to fewer unnecessary procedures. Through practical insights and personal stories, this episode highlights how innovation, trust, and a shared mission can expand access to high-quality care and reshape how communities think about cardiac health.


This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-19349148 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2384 6 6 full false SCCT Knowledge Lab | The future of CCT: Interview with Stephan Achenbach SCCT Knowledge Lab | The future of CCT: Interview with Stephan Achenbach In this special podcast episode, we are bringing you the audio from a previously recorded SCCT Knowledge Lab webinar featuring host Praveen Ranganath, MD interviewing Stephan Achenbach, MD, MSCCT as they explore the next frontier of cardiac CT.

This discussion blends historical perspective with future projections as Dr. Achenbach shares insights on how technological innovation, emerging clinical evidence and evolving applications of cardiac CT are reshaping the standard of care.

The original webinar concluded with a live audience Q&A, offering listeners the opportunity to hear direct engagement with one of the field’s foremost experts in cardiovascular imaging.

]]> In this special podcast episode, we are bringing you the audio from a previously recorded SCCT Knowledge Lab webinar featuring host Praveen Ranganath, MD interviewing Stephan Achenbach, MD, MSCCT as they explore the next frontier of cardiac CT.

This discussion blends historical perspective with future projections as Dr. Achenbach shares insights on how technological innovation, emerging clinical evidence and evolving applications of cardiac CT are reshaping the standard of care.

The original webinar concluded with a live audience Q&A, offering listeners the opportunity to hear direct engagement with one of the field’s foremost experts in cardiovascular imaging.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-19165427 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 3631 6 5 full false CT 3.0: Bridging the Plaque Gaps with Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT | Sponsored episode CT 3.0: Bridging the Plaque Gaps with Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT | Sponsored episode On this special industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is again joined by the esteemed Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT to discuss the shift from "CT 1.0" to "CT 2.0" and eventually to "CT 3.0". 

Topics covered include CT-based coronary lesion-level assessment, normalizing plaque analyses, serial coronary CT imaging, reproducibility error margins, and the heart-brain axis. Tune in and enjoy!


This episode is sponsored by Elucid. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> On this special industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is again joined by the esteemed Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT to discuss the shift from "CT 1.0" to "CT 2.0" and eventually to "CT 3.0". 

Topics covered include CT-based coronary lesion-level assessment, normalizing plaque analyses, serial coronary CT imaging, reproducibility error margins, and the heart-brain axis. Tune in and enjoy!


This episode is sponsored by Elucid. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> Buzzsprout-19092774 Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2720 6 4 full false AI and cardiac CT: Balancing innovation, accountability and human oversight AI and cardiac CT: Balancing innovation, accountability and human oversight Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by cohost Manish Motwani, MBChB, PhD, FSCCT to facilitate a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in cardiac imaging. 

Panelists:

  • Damini Dey, PhD, FSCCT
  • Arthur Shiyovich, MD
  • Alan Vainrib, MD
  • Marly van Assen, MSc, PhD

 

Resources:

•Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CCT): A White Paper of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)

•AI/ML Toolkit

 

AI and Innovations Symposium

For more thought-provoking discussions on AI and machine learning in cardiac imaging, join us at the SCCT2026 AI and Innovations Symposium on July 9, 2026, where global experts will explore cutting-edge advances, real-world challenges and the future integration of AI into clinical practice.

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by cohost Manish Motwani, MBChB, PhD, FSCCT to facilitate a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in cardiac imaging. 

Panelists:

  • Damini Dey, PhD, FSCCT
  • Arthur Shiyovich, MD
  • Alan Vainrib, MD
  • Marly van Assen, MSc, PhD

 

Resources:

•Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CCT): A White Paper of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)

•AI/ML Toolkit

 

AI and Innovations Symposium

For more thought-provoking discussions on AI and machine learning in cardiac imaging, join us at the SCCT2026 AI and Innovations Symposium on July 9, 2026, where global experts will explore cutting-edge advances, real-world challenges and the future integration of AI into clinical practice.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-19046522 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2850 6 3 full false How new statements are redefining AI-QCPA | Sponsored episode How new statements are redefining AI-QCPA | Sponsored episode On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with Dr. Ron Blankstein about recent advancements in the interpretation and use of advanced plaque analysis tools based on 3 recent publications:

 

1. ACC Scientific Statement on Quantitative Coronary Plaque Analysis 

2. AHA Scientific Statement on Nonobstructive CAD 

3. The Lancet Commission on Rethinking Coronary Artery Disease 


This episode is sponsored by Heartflow. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with Dr. Ron Blankstein about recent advancements in the interpretation and use of advanced plaque analysis tools based on 3 recent publications:

 

1. ACC Scientific Statement on Quantitative Coronary Plaque Analysis 

2. AHA Scientific Statement on Nonobstructive CAD 

3. The Lancet Commission on Rethinking Coronary Artery Disease 


This episode is sponsored by Heartflow. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-18700405 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2284 6 2 full false AI-based FFRct: Conversation with Zwanger-Pesiri | Sponsored episode AI-based FFRct: Conversation with Zwanger-Pesiri | Sponsored episode On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD speaks with Anthony Puzelli, RT(R)(MR)(CT)(MRSO), Adam Alberti, ARRT (R)(CT)(MR)(MRSO), and Steven Mendelsohn, MD from Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology about their experience with the AI-driven FFRct solution from Keya Medical. Tune in and enjoy!


This episode is sponsored by Keya Medical. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD speaks with Anthony Puzelli, RT(R)(MR)(CT)(MRSO), Adam Alberti, ARRT (R)(CT)(MR)(MRSO), and Steven Mendelsohn, MD from Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology about their experience with the AI-driven FFRct solution from Keya Medical. Tune in and enjoy!


This episode is sponsored by Keya Medical. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-18541372 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 3237 6 1 full false Early career perspectives: The first year as an attending Early career perspectives: The first year as an attending Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by FiRST Committee members Shruti Hegde, MD; Ady Orbach, MD, MSc; and Jonathan Pan, MD for a candid conversation on navigating the transition from cardiac imaging training into the first year of attending practice. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by FiRST Committee members Shruti Hegde, MD; Ady Orbach, MD, MSc; and Jonathan Pan, MD for a candid conversation on navigating the transition from cardiac imaging training into the first year of attending practice. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-18374297 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2314 5 12 full false Uncovering Hidden Cardiac Risk with AI-powered Fat Attenuation Index Score (FAI-Score™) | Sponsored episode Uncovering Hidden Cardiac Risk with AI-powered Fat Attenuation Index Score (FAI-Score™) | Sponsored episode On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath is joined by guest Dr. Pete Tomlins, Head of Innovation, Caristo Diagnostics, to discuss the FAI-Score, a novel imaging marker that enables doctors to see coronary inflammation, the previously invisible underlying driver of heart attacks and stroke. Tune in to learn about:

  1. Pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) imaging - a ‘biosensor’ for invisible coronary inflammation
  2. FAI-Score – transforming PCAT imaging into a standardized clinical measure of coronary inflammation
  3. The future of cardiac risk assessment – combing invisible inflammation with visible plaque on CCTA


This episode is sponsored by Caristo Diagnostics. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath is joined by guest Dr. Pete Tomlins, Head of Innovation, Caristo Diagnostics, to discuss the FAI-Score, a novel imaging marker that enables doctors to see coronary inflammation, the previously invisible underlying driver of heart attacks and stroke. Tune in to learn about:

  1. Pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) imaging - a ‘biosensor’ for invisible coronary inflammation
  2. FAI-Score – transforming PCAT imaging into a standardized clinical measure of coronary inflammation
  3. The future of cardiac risk assessment – combing invisible inflammation with visible plaque on CCTA


This episode is sponsored by Caristo Diagnostics. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-18374227 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2218 5 11 full false Computational fluid dynamics in cardiac computed tomography: Insights into structural heart disease Computational fluid dynamics in cardiac computed tomography: Insights into structural heart disease On this episode of the Donut of Destiny, hosts Sotirios Evangelou, MD, FSCCT and Nisha Hosadurg , MBBS speak with guest Alan Vainrib, MD on how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is emerging as a powerful research tool for understanding blood-flow behavior in structural heart disease. Using CT/MRI-based models, CFD can simulate pressures, velocities, shear stress and even post-procedure hemodynamics — offering new possibilities for evaluating aortic stenosis, planning TAVR and guiding mitral, tricuspid and LAAO interventions.

]]> On this episode of the Donut of Destiny, hosts Sotirios Evangelou, MD, FSCCT and Nisha Hosadurg , MBBS speak with guest Alan Vainrib, MD on how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is emerging as a powerful research tool for understanding blood-flow behavior in structural heart disease. Using CT/MRI-based models, CFD can simulate pressures, velocities, shear stress and even post-procedure hemodynamics — offering new possibilities for evaluating aortic stenosis, planning TAVR and guiding mitral, tricuspid and LAAO interventions.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-18245568 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1190 5 10 full false Paradigm shift: Ischemia to Atheroma | Sponsored episode Paradigm shift: Ischemia to Atheroma | Sponsored episode In this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by returning guest, Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT to discuss the paradigm shift from an ischemia-driven to an atheroma-driven approach to cardiovascular disease. Tune in and enjoy!


This episode is sponsored by Elucid.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> In this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by returning guest, Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT to discuss the paradigm shift from an ischemia-driven to an atheroma-driven approach to cardiovascular disease. Tune in and enjoy!


This episode is sponsored by Elucid.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> Buzzsprout-18179852 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2870 5 9 full false Building a Cardiac CT Program Series: Seth Uretsky | Sponsored episode Building a Cardiac CT Program Series: Seth Uretsky | Sponsored episode In this industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with Dr. Seth Uretsky from Morristown Medical Center about the growth of their multimodality cardiac imaging program. Tune in and enjoy!


This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> In this industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with Dr. Seth Uretsky from Morristown Medical Center about the growth of their multimodality cardiac imaging program. Tune in and enjoy!


This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-17665683 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1884 5 8 full false Cardiac CT in transcatheter structural heart interventions Cardiac CT in transcatheter structural heart interventions Host Sotirios Evangelou, MD, FSCCT is joined by Vlasis Ninios, MD to explore the indispensable role of cardiac CT in transcatheter structural heart interventions. From planning TAVI and TMVR to assessing tricuspid valve therapies, they highlight how CT imaging guides prosthesis sizing, vascular access, and risk assessment. Together, they discuss emerging technologies, evolving indications, and how cardiac CT is shaping the future of structural heart disease treatment. 

]]> Host Sotirios Evangelou, MD, FSCCT is joined by Vlasis Ninios, MD to explore the indispensable role of cardiac CT in transcatheter structural heart interventions. From planning TAVI and TMVR to assessing tricuspid valve therapies, they highlight how CT imaging guides prosthesis sizing, vascular access, and risk assessment. Together, they discuss emerging technologies, evolving indications, and how cardiac CT is shaping the future of structural heart disease treatment. 

]]> Buzzsprout-17369928 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1247 5 7 full false Building a Cardiac CT Program - David Furman | Sponsored episode Building a Cardiac CT Program - David Furman | Sponsored episode On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD continues the "Building a Cardiac CT Program" series through a conversation with David Furman, MD the cardiothoracic imaging division director at St. Lukes University Health Network in Pennsylvania. Topics include platforming CT upgrades, complex imaging reimbursement landscapes, and the halo effect of cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy!


This episode is sponsored by GE Healthcare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD continues the "Building a Cardiac CT Program" series through a conversation with David Furman, MD the cardiothoracic imaging division director at St. Lukes University Health Network in Pennsylvania. Topics include platforming CT upgrades, complex imaging reimbursement landscapes, and the halo effect of cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy!


This episode is sponsored by GE Healthcare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-17345717 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1898 5 6 full false Role of stress cardiac CT perfusion Role of stress cardiac CT perfusion Host Sotirios Evangelou, MD, FSCCT is joined by Gianluca Pontone, MD, PhD, FSCCT to explore the evolving role of stress cardiac CT perfusion, from its early limitations to today's advanced scanners capable of capturing dynamic myocardial perfusion in just a few beats. Together, they discuss how this technique helps quantify blood flow and identify hypoperfused regions with precision. 

]]> Host Sotirios Evangelou, MD, FSCCT is joined by Gianluca Pontone, MD, PhD, FSCCT to explore the evolving role of stress cardiac CT perfusion, from its early limitations to today's advanced scanners capable of capturing dynamic myocardial perfusion in just a few beats. Together, they discuss how this technique helps quantify blood flow and identify hypoperfused regions with precision. 

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-17189838 Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1334 5 5 full false CCTA for PCI-planning: SCAI-SCCT Roundtable | Sponsored episode CCTA for PCI-planning: SCAI-SCCT Roundtable | Sponsored episode In this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by Yader Sandoval, MD and Jonathon Leipsic, MD, MSCCT, the chair and co-chair of the recently published inter-society roundtable document on CCTA for PCI planning. Conversation topics include the origin of this expert roundtable, the benefits of and evidence supporting CCTA for PCI planning, a deep-dive into heavily calcified and bifurcation lesion planning, and insights on how to tackle current barriers to adoption. 

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography to Guide Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Expert Opinion from a SCAI/SCCT Roundtable

This episode is sponsored by Heartflow. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> In this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by Yader Sandoval, MD and Jonathon Leipsic, MD, MSCCT, the chair and co-chair of the recently published inter-society roundtable document on CCTA for PCI planning. Conversation topics include the origin of this expert roundtable, the benefits of and evidence supporting CCTA for PCI planning, a deep-dive into heavily calcified and bifurcation lesion planning, and insights on how to tackle current barriers to adoption. 

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography to Guide Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Expert Opinion from a SCAI/SCCT Roundtable

This episode is sponsored by Heartflow. 

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-17153006 Fri, 23 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2486 5 3 full false Photon Counting CT | Sponsored episode Photon Counting CT | Sponsored episode In this special industry-sponsored episode. host Praveen Ranganath, MD speaks with Matthew Fuld, PhD, the director of photon counting CT with Siemens Healthineers North America, about the history, development, clinical impact, workflow changes, and access to care of photon-counting CT technology as it pertains to cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy! 


This episode is sponsored by Siemens Healthineers.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> In this special industry-sponsored episode. host Praveen Ranganath, MD speaks with Matthew Fuld, PhD, the director of photon counting CT with Siemens Healthineers North America, about the history, development, clinical impact, workflow changes, and access to care of photon-counting CT technology as it pertains to cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy! 


This episode is sponsored by Siemens Healthineers.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-16954480 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2737 5 2 full false South Asian Populations and Cardiovascular Disease - Conversation with Dr. Dinesh Kalra South Asian Populations and Cardiovascular Disease - Conversation with Dr. Dinesh Kalra Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by cohost Nisha Hosadurg, MD and expert guest Dinesh Kalra, MD, FSCCT to discuss cardiovascular disease in the South Asian population through the lens of cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by cohost Nisha Hosadurg, MD and expert guest Dinesh Kalra, MD, FSCCT to discuss cardiovascular disease in the South Asian population through the lens of cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-16856439 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2816 5 1 full false The Transition from Training to Junior Attending The Transition from Training to Junior Attending Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by FiRST committee members Dr. Anam Waheed and Dr. En-Haw Wu to discuss the transition from cardiac imaging training to the first year of attending-hood. 

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by FiRST committee members Dr. Anam Waheed and Dr. En-Haw Wu to discuss the transition from cardiac imaging training to the first year of attending-hood. 

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-16066732 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2011 full false Building a Cardiac CT Program: Pediatric Cardiac CT | Sponsored episode Building a Cardiac CT Program: Pediatric Cardiac CT | Sponsored episode In this industry sponsored episode, Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by familiar esteemed guests Dr. Waseem Cossor and Dr. Madhu Ganigara to discuss the formation and growth of their academic pediatric cardiac CT program in Chicago.

This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

 

]]> In this industry sponsored episode, Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by familiar esteemed guests Dr. Waseem Cossor and Dr. Madhu Ganigara to discuss the formation and growth of their academic pediatric cardiac CT program in Chicago.

This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

 

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-16032267 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2216 full false Personalized cardiovascular medicine: conversation with Dr. Amir Ahmadi | Sponsored episode Personalized cardiovascular medicine: conversation with Dr. Amir Ahmadi | Sponsored episode Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by guest Dr. Amir Ahmadi to discuss the bridge between a population-based and a personalized approach to managing coronary artery disease through the lens of cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy! 

This episode is sponsored by Elucid.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by guest Dr. Amir Ahmadi to discuss the bridge between a population-based and a personalized approach to managing coronary artery disease through the lens of cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy! 

This episode is sponsored by Elucid.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-15970403 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2897 full false EMERALD I & II: Coronary Physiology and Plaque | Sponsored episode EMERALD I & II: Coronary Physiology and Plaque | Sponsored episode Coronary physiology, plaque morphology, and culprit lesion identification are all topics on today's industry sponsored episode. Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by esteemed guest Dr. Bon-Kwon Koo to discuss the EMERALD and EMERALD II studies. Tune in and enjoy!

EMERALD study: https://www.jacc.org/doi/abs/10.1016/j.jcmg.2018.01.023

EMERALD II study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1936878X2400130X

This episode is sponsored by HeartFlow.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> Coronary physiology, plaque morphology, and culprit lesion identification are all topics on today's industry sponsored episode. Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by esteemed guest Dr. Bon-Kwon Koo to discuss the EMERALD and EMERALD II studies. Tune in and enjoy!

EMERALD study: https://www.jacc.org/doi/abs/10.1016/j.jcmg.2018.01.023

EMERALD II study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1936878X2400130X

This episode is sponsored by HeartFlow.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-15908776 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2334 full false Pediatric Cardiac CT | Sponsored episode Pediatric Cardiac CT | Sponsored episode In this industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath is joined by pediatric cardiologists Dr. Waseem Cossor and Dr. Madhu Ganigara to discuss the role of cardiac CT in imaging pediatric patients. Topics discussed include multimodality imaging, pediatric IV access, radiation dose management strategies, sedation, complex postsurgical anatomy, virtual reality, and 3D printing. Tune in and enjoy! 

This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> In this industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath is joined by pediatric cardiologists Dr. Waseem Cossor and Dr. Madhu Ganigara to discuss the role of cardiac CT in imaging pediatric patients. Topics discussed include multimodality imaging, pediatric IV access, radiation dose management strategies, sedation, complex postsurgical anatomy, virtual reality, and 3D printing. Tune in and enjoy! 

This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-15728369 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2703 full false Urgent Call to Action! Reimbursement and the Proposed Rules from CMS for 2025 Urgent Call to Action! Reimbursement and the Proposed Rules from CMS for 2025 Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by returning expert guest Dr. Ahmad Slim to discuss the unprecedented proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2025, which have the potential to DOUBLE cardiac CT reimbursement! For everyone in the cardiac CT community, we urge you to submit your positive comments to CMS before September 9, 2024. How do you do this? SCCT has made this process super simple -- just follow this link: https://scct.org/page/2024_CMS_OPPS_rule

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by returning expert guest Dr. Ahmad Slim to discuss the unprecedented proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2025, which have the potential to DOUBLE cardiac CT reimbursement! For everyone in the cardiac CT community, we urge you to submit your positive comments to CMS before September 9, 2024. How do you do this? SCCT has made this process super simple -- just follow this link: https://scct.org/page/2024_CMS_OPPS_rule

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-15557780 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1387 full false Technologist Perspective: Building a 3D Laboratory Technologist Perspective: Building a 3D Laboratory Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by expert technologists Michelle Kohanski and Kimberly Hatch to discuss the ins and outs of building a high-quality, high-volume cardiovascular imaging 3D laboratory. Topics include:

  •  Laboratory staffing
  • Selecting postprocessing software
  • Laboratory financial structure and billing
  • Quality assurance workflow
  • Advice for upcoming 3D laboratories

Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by expert technologists Michelle Kohanski and Kimberly Hatch to discuss the ins and outs of building a high-quality, high-volume cardiovascular imaging 3D laboratory. Topics include:

  •  Laboratory staffing
  • Selecting postprocessing software
  • Laboratory financial structure and billing
  • Quality assurance workflow
  • Advice for upcoming 3D laboratories

Tune in and enjoy!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-15251361 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2663 4 5 full false Building a Cardiac CT Program series: James Parker | Sponsored episode Building a Cardiac CT Program series: James Parker | Sponsored episode In this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with interventional cardiologist Dr. James Parker about the growth of the cardiac CT program at his community practice in Louisiana. Tune in and enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> In this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with interventional cardiologist Dr. James Parker about the growth of the cardiac CT program at his community practice in Louisiana. Tune in and enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-15123813 Fri, 24 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1928 4 4 full false Systolic Imaging Systolic Imaging Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by friend and former podcast guest, Vinit Baliyan, to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of systolic imaging in cardiac CT. 

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by friend and former podcast guest, Vinit Baliyan, to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of systolic imaging in cardiac CT. 

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-15034656 Fri, 10 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1431 4 3 full false HALT: Basic Science to Clinical Practice | Sponsored episode HALT: Basic Science to Clinical Practice | Sponsored episode On this industry-sponsored episode, hosts Nidhi Madan and Praveen Ranganath speak with esteemed guests Dr. Jonathon Leipsic and Dr. Stephanie Sellers about our current understanding of hypoattenuating leaflet thickening through the lenses of basic science, translational science, and clinical practice.

 
This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> On this industry-sponsored episode, hosts Nidhi Madan and Praveen Ranganath speak with esteemed guests Dr. Jonathon Leipsic and Dr. Stephanie Sellers about our current understanding of hypoattenuating leaflet thickening through the lenses of basic science, translational science, and clinical practice.

 
This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-14918239 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1835 4 2 full false Technologist Perspective: Nikki Weber Technologist Perspective: Nikki Weber In this first episode of the Technologist Perspective series, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with Nikki Weber, cardiac CT technologist and chair of the SCCT Technologist Education Committee, about her first experiences learning cardiac CT, the challenges of cardiac CT compared to other CT imaging, building the technologist-physician team, and educational resources for technologists new to cardiac.  Tune in and enjoy!

]]> In this first episode of the Technologist Perspective series, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with Nikki Weber, cardiac CT technologist and chair of the SCCT Technologist Education Committee, about her first experiences learning cardiac CT, the challenges of cardiac CT compared to other CT imaging, building the technologist-physician team, and educational resources for technologists new to cardiac.  Tune in and enjoy!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-14721011 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1476 4 1 full false Building a Cardiac CT Program series: Praveen Ranganath Building a Cardiac CT Program series: Praveen Ranganath Alastair Moss sits down with co-host Praveen Ranganath to talk about Praveen's experience transitioning from training into clinical practice, including a discussion about building a cardiac CT service at a small resource-limited hospital in rural Texas.

]]> Alastair Moss sits down with co-host Praveen Ranganath to talk about Praveen's experience transitioning from training into clinical practice, including a discussion about building a cardiac CT service at a small resource-limited hospital in rural Texas.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-14142942 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2356 3 13 full false Finances of Cardiac CT: Conversation with Ahmad Slim Finances of Cardiac CT: Conversation with Ahmad Slim On this episode, hosts Kashif Shaikh and Praveen Ranganath speak with Dr. Ahmad Slim about cardiac CT policy, coverage and reimbursements. This episode is a complement to the recent SCCT Knowledge Lab webinar on Finances in Cardiac CT. How do cardiac CTs get paid? How do new cardiac CT technologies get valued? How do we advocate for fair reimbursement for cardiac CT? Tune in and find out!

]]> On this episode, hosts Kashif Shaikh and Praveen Ranganath speak with Dr. Ahmad Slim about cardiac CT policy, coverage and reimbursements. This episode is a complement to the recent SCCT Knowledge Lab webinar on Finances in Cardiac CT. How do cardiac CTs get paid? How do new cardiac CT technologies get valued? How do we advocate for fair reimbursement for cardiac CT? Tune in and find out!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-13985011 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1876 3 12 full false CT and PCI Planning: Conversation with Carlos Collet | Sponsored episode CT and PCI Planning: Conversation with Carlos Collet | Sponsored episode On this industry-sponsored episode, hosts Nidhi Madan and Praveen Ranganath are joined by the esteemed Dr. Carlos Collet to discuss the role of coronary CT in planning coronary interventions.

This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> On this industry-sponsored episode, hosts Nidhi Madan and Praveen Ranganath are joined by the esteemed Dr. Carlos Collet to discuss the role of coronary CT in planning coronary interventions.

This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

]]> Buzzsprout-13830661 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2376 3 11 full false National coronary CT use in the UK: Conversation with Jonathan Weir-McCall National coronary CT use in the UK: Conversation with Jonathan Weir-McCall Hosts Alastair Moss and Praveen Ranganath are joined by the esteemed Dr. Jonathan Weir-McCall to discuss his recent publication on the national trends of coronary imaging in the UK. Through the lens of cardiac CT, the group covers a wide range of topics from study design, causality, guideline writing, healthcare economics, geographic heterogeneity, and the future of imaging. Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> Hosts Alastair Moss and Praveen Ranganath are joined by the esteemed Dr. Jonathan Weir-McCall to discuss his recent publication on the national trends of coronary imaging in the UK. Through the lens of cardiac CT, the group covers a wide range of topics from study design, causality, guideline writing, healthcare economics, geographic heterogeneity, and the future of imaging. Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-13788345 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1691 3 10 full false Building a Cardiac CT Program series: Ricardo Cury Building a Cardiac CT Program series: Ricardo Cury Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by the esteemed Dr. Ricardo Cury to discuss his experience building the cardiac CT program at his practice in Florida. Topics discussed include acute chest pain workups, CT perfusion, 3D laboratory formation, and population health. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by the esteemed Dr. Ricardo Cury to discuss his experience building the cardiac CT program at his practice in Florida. Topics discussed include acute chest pain workups, CT perfusion, 3D laboratory formation, and population health. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-13591339 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1816 3 9 full false EVAPORATE-FFRCT: Conversation with Mark Rabbat EVAPORATE-FFRCT: Conversation with Mark Rabbat Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by Dr. Mark Rabbat, professor of cardiology from Loyola University, to discuss his recent EVAPORATE-FFRCT publication and the relationship between coronary atherosclerosis, coronary physiology, icosapent ethyl, and CT imaging biomarkers. Check out the link to the paper below. Enjoy!

EVAPORATE-FFRCT paper: https://academic.oup.com/ehjcimaging/article/24/7/866/7135508

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by Dr. Mark Rabbat, professor of cardiology from Loyola University, to discuss his recent EVAPORATE-FFRCT publication and the relationship between coronary atherosclerosis, coronary physiology, icosapent ethyl, and CT imaging biomarkers. Check out the link to the paper below. Enjoy!

EVAPORATE-FFRCT paper: https://academic.oup.com/ehjcimaging/article/24/7/866/7135508

]]> Buzzsprout-13417798 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1070 3 8 full false Building a Cardiac CT Program series: Jerry Breen and Eric Williamson Building a Cardiac CT Program series: Jerry Breen and Eric Williamson Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by Dr. Jerry Breen, cardiac CT pioneer, and Dr. Eric Williamson, past president of SCCT, to discuss the history, uniqueness, and future of the robust cardiac CT program at the Mayo Clinic. Tune in and enjoy!

Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit
The SCCT Starter Kit is a collection of tools and resources to help community hospitals and cardiology and radiology practices plan, launch and operate a cardiovascular CT service. 
www.scctstarterkit.org

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by Dr. Jerry Breen, cardiac CT pioneer, and Dr. Eric Williamson, past president of SCCT, to discuss the history, uniqueness, and future of the robust cardiac CT program at the Mayo Clinic. Tune in and enjoy!

Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit
The SCCT Starter Kit is a collection of tools and resources to help community hospitals and cardiology and radiology practices plan, launch and operate a cardiovascular CT service. 
www.scctstarterkit.org

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-13253716 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400 3359 3 7 full false ACC 2023 - Cardiac CT Highlights ACC 2023 - Cardiac CT Highlights Hosts Anam Waheed, Nidhi Madan, and Praveen Ranganath recap the cardiac CT highlights at the recent ACC 2023 annual scientific meeting. Special guest Dr. Andrew Choi also joins to give a recap of ACC 2023 as well as some teasers for the upcoming SCCT 2023 annual scientific meeting. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Hosts Anam Waheed, Nidhi Madan, and Praveen Ranganath recap the cardiac CT highlights at the recent ACC 2023 annual scientific meeting. Special guest Dr. Andrew Choi also joins to give a recap of ACC 2023 as well as some teasers for the upcoming SCCT 2023 annual scientific meeting. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-13166651 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2000 3 6 full false CAC before cCTA: Conversation with Vinit Baliyan CAC before cCTA: Conversation with Vinit Baliyan Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by Dr. Vinit Baliyan, assistant professor of radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, to dissect his research and thoughts on the routine performance of coronary calcium CTs immediately before coronary CTAs. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by Dr. Vinit Baliyan, assistant professor of radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, to dissect his research and thoughts on the routine performance of coronary calcium CTs immediately before coronary CTAs. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-13089172 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 923 3 5 full false Building a Cardiac CT Program: Brian Ghoshhajra (Part 2) Building a Cardiac CT Program: Brian Ghoshhajra (Part 2) Dr. Brian Ghoshhajra, president of SCCT and director of CV imaging at MGH, joins hosts Praveen Ranganath and Alastair Moss to discuss the nuances of building an emergency department coronary CTA program with specific insights and experiences from MGH. Tune in and enjoy!

Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit
The SCCT Starter Kit is a collection of tools and resources to help community hospitals and cardiology and radiology practices plan, launch and operate a cardiovascular CT service. 
www.scctstarterkit.org

]]> Dr. Brian Ghoshhajra, president of SCCT and director of CV imaging at MGH, joins hosts Praveen Ranganath and Alastair Moss to discuss the nuances of building an emergency department coronary CTA program with specific insights and experiences from MGH. Tune in and enjoy!

Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit
The SCCT Starter Kit is a collection of tools and resources to help community hospitals and cardiology and radiology practices plan, launch and operate a cardiovascular CT service. 
www.scctstarterkit.org

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-12836190 Fri, 26 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1857 3 4 full false Building a Cardiac CT Program: Brian Ghoshhajra (Part 1) Building a Cardiac CT Program: Brian Ghoshhajra (Part 1) Dr. Brian Ghoshhajra, president of SCCT and director of CV imaging at MGH, joins hosts Praveen Ranganath and Alastair Moss to discuss the nuances of building an emergency department coronary CTA program with specific insights and experiences from MGH. Tune in and enjoy!

Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit
The SCCT Starter Kit is a collection of tools and resources to help community hospitals and cardiology and radiology practices plan, launch and operate a cardiovascular CT service. 
www.scctstarterkit.org

]]> Dr. Brian Ghoshhajra, president of SCCT and director of CV imaging at MGH, joins hosts Praveen Ranganath and Alastair Moss to discuss the nuances of building an emergency department coronary CTA program with specific insights and experiences from MGH. Tune in and enjoy!

Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit
The SCCT Starter Kit is a collection of tools and resources to help community hospitals and cardiology and radiology practices plan, launch and operate a cardiovascular CT service. 
www.scctstarterkit.org

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-12650033 Fri, 12 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1361 3 3 full false Building a Cardiac CT Program series: James Shambrook Building a Cardiac CT Program series: James Shambrook Another installment in our Building a Cardiac CT Program Series. Dr. James Shambrook is a cardiothoracic radiologist at the University Hospital of Southampton in the UK. He joins hosts Alastair Moss and Praveen Ranganath to discuss the growth of the CT program at his institution, the landscape of cardiac CT programs in the UK, and the nuances of building a congenital cardiac CT practice. Tune in and enjoy!


Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit
The SCCT Starter Kit is a collection of tools and resources to help community hospitals and cardiology and radiology practices plan, launch and operate a cardiovascular CT service. 
www.scctstarterkit.org

]]> Another installment in our Building a Cardiac CT Program Series. Dr. James Shambrook is a cardiothoracic radiologist at the University Hospital of Southampton in the UK. He joins hosts Alastair Moss and Praveen Ranganath to discuss the growth of the CT program at his institution, the landscape of cardiac CT programs in the UK, and the nuances of building a congenital cardiac CT practice. Tune in and enjoy!


Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit
The SCCT Starter Kit is a collection of tools and resources to help community hospitals and cardiology and radiology practices plan, launch and operate a cardiovascular CT service. 
www.scctstarterkit.org

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-12650038 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2153 3 2 full false Building a Cardiac CT Program series: Frank Corrigan Building a Cardiac CT Program series: Frank Corrigan Kickoff episode in our series on Building a Cardiac CT Program! Dr. Frank Corrigan, an interventionist and CT imager based in Atlanta, GA, joins host Praveen Ranganath to talk about growing the CT program at his practice. This episode is chock full of tips, tricks, woes, and dreams - tune in and enjoy!

Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit
The SCCT Starter Kit is a collection of tools and resources to help community hospitals and cardiology and radiology practices plan, launch and operate a cardiovascular CT service. 
www.scctstarterkit.org


]]> Kickoff episode in our series on Building a Cardiac CT Program! Dr. Frank Corrigan, an interventionist and CT imager based in Atlanta, GA, joins host Praveen Ranganath to talk about growing the CT program at his practice. This episode is chock full of tips, tricks, woes, and dreams - tune in and enjoy!

Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit
The SCCT Starter Kit is a collection of tools and resources to help community hospitals and cardiology and radiology practices plan, launch and operate a cardiovascular CT service. 
www.scctstarterkit.org


]]> Buzzsprout-12447326 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0400 2036 3 1 full false A Journey in Calcium: Conversation with Dr. Matthew Budoff A Journey in Calcium: Conversation with Dr. Matthew Budoff Cohosts Suvasini, Kashif and Praveen are joined by the legendary Dr. Matt Budoff for a compelling conversation on the past, present, and future of coronary calcium and cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Cohosts Suvasini, Kashif and Praveen are joined by the legendary Dr. Matt Budoff for a compelling conversation on the past, present, and future of coronary calcium and cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Buzzsprout-12008636 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 2589 2 30 full false Planning revascularization with CT: interview with Daniele Andreini Planning revascularization with CT: interview with Daniele Andreini On this special episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniele Andreini speaks with FiRST committee member Sotirios Evangelou about the recently published expert consensus document on using cardiac CT to plan coronary revascularization. Enjoy!

]]> On this special episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniele Andreini speaks with FiRST committee member Sotirios Evangelou about the recently published expert consensus document on using cardiac CT to plan coronary revascularization. Enjoy!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-11941558 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 907 2 29 full false CCT in women with Patricia Rodriguez-Lozano CCT in women with Patricia Rodriguez-Lozano Podcast hosts Nidhi Madan and Praveen Ranganath are joined by the esteemed Dr. Patricia Rodriguez-Lozano to discuss the unique disease features of atherosclerosis in women through the lens of cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Podcast hosts Nidhi Madan and Praveen Ranganath are joined by the esteemed Dr. Patricia Rodriguez-Lozano to discuss the unique disease features of atherosclerosis in women through the lens of cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-11579566 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 770 2 28 full false Fluoride PET Imaging: Conversation with Alastair Moss Fluoride PET Imaging: Conversation with Alastair Moss Alastair Moss sits down with Praveen to discuss his recently published research in fluoride PET imaging and coronary artery disease. How does hybrid fluoride PET/coronary CT perform in predicting subsequent events in the setting of a recent MI? Tune in and find out!

]]> Alastair Moss sits down with Praveen to discuss his recently published research in fluoride PET imaging and coronary artery disease. How does hybrid fluoride PET/coronary CT perform in predicting subsequent events in the setting of a recent MI? Tune in and find out!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-11414606 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1752 2 27 full false Phenotyping Disease on Cardiac CT: Conversation with Todd Villines Phenotyping Disease on Cardiac CT: Conversation with Todd Villines Alastair and Praveen are joined by the renowned Todd Villines to discuss the evolving role of cardiac CT in identifying cardiovascular disease phenotypes. 

]]> Alastair and Praveen are joined by the renowned Todd Villines to discuss the evolving role of cardiac CT in identifying cardiovascular disease phenotypes. 

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-11284654 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2250 2 26 full false Conversation with Tim Fairbairn: ADVANCEing into the Future of Cardiac CT Conversation with Tim Fairbairn: ADVANCEing into the Future of Cardiac CT Hosts Alastair and Praveen are joined by Dr. Tim Fairbairn, lead investigator of the ADVANCE study, to discuss the present science and future prospects of FFRct. 

]]> Hosts Alastair and Praveen are joined by Dr. Tim Fairbairn, lead investigator of the ADVANCE study, to discuss the present science and future prospects of FFRct. 

]]> Buzzsprout-10606557 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1842 2 25 full false Women in Cardiac Imaging - Dr. Martha Gulati (part 2) Women in Cardiac Imaging - Dr. Martha Gulati (part 2) In the second part of this conversation recorded as part of the Women in Cardiac Imaging series, Dr. Martha Gulati speaks with Nidhi Madan  about pregnancy, childcare, and advocacy for women in cardiac imaging. Enjoy! 

]]> In the second part of this conversation recorded as part of the Women in Cardiac Imaging series, Dr. Martha Gulati speaks with Nidhi Madan  about pregnancy, childcare, and advocacy for women in cardiac imaging. Enjoy! 

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-10606539 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1645 full false Women in Cardiac Imaging - Dr. Martha Gulati (part 1) Women in Cardiac Imaging - Dr. Martha Gulati (part 1) As part of the Women in Cardiac Imaging series, Nidhi Madan  speaks with the legendary Dr. Martha Gulati about the representation of women in academia and leadership. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> As part of the Women in Cardiac Imaging series, Nidhi Madan  speaks with the legendary Dr. Martha Gulati about the representation of women in academia and leadership. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-10606522 Mon, 23 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1411 full false Conversation with Jim Min: Frontiers in CT and coronary atherosclerosis Conversation with Jim Min: Frontiers in CT and coronary atherosclerosis Hosts Praveen Ranganath, MD and Kashif Shaikh, MD speak with the legendary Dr. Jim Min about the past, present, and future roles of CT in understanding coronary atherosclerosis. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Hosts Praveen Ranganath, MD and Kashif Shaikh, MD speak with the legendary Dr. Jim Min about the past, present, and future roles of CT in understanding coronary atherosclerosis. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-10541787 Mon, 02 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2271 full false Coronary Calcium - Interview with Dr. Khurram Nasir, Part 2 Coronary Calcium - Interview with Dr. Khurram Nasir, Part 2 In the second part of this interview with the esteemed Dr. Khurram Nasir, new cohosts Michael Gannon and Dixitha Anugula join Praveen Ranganath explore coronary calcium in the context of chest pain, access to care, and future endeavors. 

]]> In the second part of this interview with the esteemed Dr. Khurram Nasir, new cohosts Michael Gannon and Dixitha Anugula join Praveen Ranganath explore coronary calcium in the context of chest pain, access to care, and future endeavors. 

]]> Buzzsprout-10225617 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1750 2 4 full false Coronary Calcium - Interview with Dr. Khurram Nasir, Part 1 Coronary Calcium - Interview with Dr. Khurram Nasir, Part 1 In the first part of this interview with the esteemed Dr. Khurram Nasir, new cohosts Michael Gannon and Dixitha Anugula join Praveen Ranganath to discuss coronary calcium scoring and preventive cardiology.

]]> In the first part of this interview with the esteemed Dr. Khurram Nasir, new cohosts Michael Gannon and Dixitha Anugula join Praveen Ranganath to discuss coronary calcium scoring and preventive cardiology.

]]> Buzzsprout-10225590 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1222 2 3 full false RAPID-CTCA: Coronary CTA in the ED RAPID-CTCA: Coronary CTA in the ED Alastair and Praveen discuss the recent RAPID-CTCA trial out of the UK. Does coronary CTA in the ED lead to fewer adverse events? Tune in and find out!

]]> Alastair and Praveen discuss the recent RAPID-CTCA trial out of the UK. Does coronary CTA in the ED lead to fewer adverse events? Tune in and find out!

]]> Buzzsprout-9731688 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0500 782 2 2 full false New chest pain guidelines New chest pain guidelines Welcome to a new season of the podcast! Praveen and Nidhi are joined by new voices, Suvasini Lakshmanan, MD and Kashif Shaikh, MD, to break down the new 2021 multisociety chest pain guidelines in the context of cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Welcome to a new season of the podcast! Praveen and Nidhi are joined by new voices, Suvasini Lakshmanan, MD and Kashif Shaikh, MD, to break down the new 2021 multisociety chest pain guidelines in the context of cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Buzzsprout-9671451 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1398 2 1 full false FORECAST Trial: Interview with Dr. Campbell Rogers FORECAST Trial: Interview with Dr. Campbell Rogers Alastair and Praveen are joined by Dr. Campbell Rogers, CMO and executive VP at HeartFlow, to discuss the recently-published FORECAST trial. What are the economic and clinical outcomes of selective FFRct use in stable chest pain? Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> Alastair and Praveen are joined by Dr. Campbell Rogers, CMO and executive VP at HeartFlow, to discuss the recently-published FORECAST trial. What are the economic and clinical outcomes of selective FFRct use in stable chest pain? Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-9079796 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1555 1 19 full false Aortic Valve Calcium Scoring Aortic Valve Calcium Scoring Alastair and Praveen  discuss the science, history, and clinical utility of aortic valve calcium scoring by cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> Alastair and Praveen  discuss the science, history, and clinical utility of aortic valve calcium scoring by cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-8851065 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 834 1 18 full false Training in Cardiac CT Training in Cardiac CT Nidhi Madan joins Alastair and Praveen to discuss the current guidelines in cardiac CT education, training, and competency with a focus on the recently published 2020 SCCT guidelines .

]]> Nidhi Madan joins Alastair and Praveen to discuss the current guidelines in cardiac CT education, training, and competency with a focus on the recently published 2020 SCCT guidelines .

]]> Buzzsprout-8707066 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400 989 1 17 full false Artificial Intelligence and Cardiac Imaging Artificial Intelligence and Cardiac Imaging Alastair and Praveen are joined by AI-virtuoso and friend Alexander Van Rosendael to discuss new developments in artificial intelligence for cardiac imaging. How can AI shape the future of cardiac imaging? Tune in and enjoy!

References:

CONFIRM substudy 

PARADIGM substudy

Multiregistry study on automated calcium scoring 

 

]]> Alastair and Praveen are joined by AI-virtuoso and friend Alexander Van Rosendael to discuss new developments in artificial intelligence for cardiac imaging. How can AI shape the future of cardiac imaging? Tune in and enjoy!

References:

CONFIRM substudy 

PARADIGM substudy

Multiregistry study on automated calcium scoring 

 

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-8493368 Mon, 10 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1099 full false Rectifying claims about cardiac CT Rectifying claims about cardiac CT Host Praveen Ranganath responds to the recently-published provocative JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page article titled "Should I Get a Coronary CT Scan?". Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> Host Praveen Ranganath responds to the recently-published provocative JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page article titled "Should I Get a Coronary CT Scan?". Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> Buzzsprout-8282507 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1045 1 15 full false Plaque Morphology with Jonathon Leipsic, Part 2 Plaque Morphology with Jonathon Leipsic, Part 2 Alastair and Praveen (@PraveenRangan9) continue the second part of their conversation on plaque characterization and cardiac CT with the esteemed Dr. Jonathon Leipsic (@JonathonLeipsic). In this second part of a two part conversation, Dr. Leipsic and our hosts discuss the technical considerations, critiques, and future outlooks on complex plaque characterization by CT.

]]> Alastair and Praveen (@PraveenRangan9) continue the second part of their conversation on plaque characterization and cardiac CT with the esteemed Dr. Jonathon Leipsic (@JonathonLeipsic). In this second part of a two part conversation, Dr. Leipsic and our hosts discuss the technical considerations, critiques, and future outlooks on complex plaque characterization by CT.

]]> Buzzsprout-7606681 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500 772 full false Plaque Morphology with Jonathon Leipsic, Part 1 Plaque Morphology with Jonathon Leipsic, Part 1 Alastair and Praveen @PraveenRangan9 are joined by the renowned Dr. Jonathon Leipsic @JonathonLeipsic to discuss plaque characterization and cardiac CT. In this first part of a two part conversation, Dr. Leipsic and our hosts discuss the recent data behind plaque morphology.

]]> Alastair and Praveen @PraveenRangan9 are joined by the renowned Dr. Jonathon Leipsic @JonathonLeipsic to discuss plaque characterization and cardiac CT. In this first part of a two part conversation, Dr. Leipsic and our hosts discuss the recent data behind plaque morphology.

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-7605592 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1275 1 13 full false V/M and Coronary CTA: Interview with Charley Taylor V/M and Coronary CTA: Interview with Charley Taylor Alastair and Praveen are joined by Dr. Charley Taylor to discuss the coronary lumen volume to myocardial mass ratio (V/M), an advanced technique in characterizing coronary physiology from CTA data. Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> Alastair and Praveen are joined by Dr. Charley Taylor to discuss the coronary lumen volume to myocardial mass ratio (V/M), an advanced technique in characterizing coronary physiology from CTA data. Tune in and enjoy! 

]]> Buzzsprout-6902306 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1197 1 12 full false FFRct in the real world: the ADVANCE registry FFRct in the real world: the ADVANCE registry Nidhi Madan and Praveen Ranganath continue the conversation on FFRct by dissecting the results of the ADVANCE registry. How can FFRct impact real world decision making? Tune in and find out!

]]> Nidhi Madan and Praveen Ranganath continue the conversation on FFRct by dissecting the results of the ADVANCE registry. How can FFRct impact real world decision making? Tune in and find out!

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-6510937 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1113 1 11 full false CT-FFR CT-FFR Praveen Ranganath is joined by new voice Nidhi Madan  on this episode reviewing the ins and outs of CT-FFR. Are you curious about where CT-FFR started, how it works, how it was validated, and where it's going next? Well then tune in and enjoy!

]]> Praveen Ranganath is joined by new voice Nidhi Madan  on this episode reviewing the ins and outs of CT-FFR. Are you curious about where CT-FFR started, how it works, how it was validated, and where it's going next? Well then tune in and enjoy!

]]> Buzzsprout-6014272 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1083 1 10 full false HALT, TAVR, and anticoagulation: GALILEO-4D CT substudy HALT, TAVR, and anticoagulation: GALILEO-4D CT substudy Alastair and Praveen continue their discussion on HALT and TAVR in this episode with a breakdown of the recently-published GALILEO-4D CT substudy. What impact does anticoagulation have on HALT? Tune in and find out! 

]]> Alastair and Praveen continue their discussion on HALT and TAVR in this episode with a breakdown of the recently-published GALILEO-4D CT substudy. What impact does anticoagulation have on HALT? Tune in and find out! 

]]> Buzzsprout-5533798 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 644 1 9 full false Adverse plaque features and SCOT-HEART - Interview with Dr. Michelle Williams Adverse plaque features and SCOT-HEART - Interview with Dr. Michelle Williams On this episode, Alastair and Praveen are joined by Dr. Michelle Williams to follow-up a previous episode on adverse plaque features from a subanaylsis of the SCOT-HEART trial. Dr. Williams is one of the SCOT-HEART trial principal investigators and the lead author of the trials' recent adverse plaque subanalysis. Dr. Williams provides her expert insight on the science and future of CT adverse plaque features. Tune in and enjoy!

Link to publication: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.119.044720

]]> On this episode, Alastair and Praveen are joined by Dr. Michelle Williams to follow-up a previous episode on adverse plaque features from a subanaylsis of the SCOT-HEART trial. Dr. Williams is one of the SCOT-HEART trial principal investigators and the lead author of the trials' recent adverse plaque subanalysis. Dr. Williams provides her expert insight on the science and future of CT adverse plaque features. Tune in and enjoy!

Link to publication: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.119.044720

]]> Buzzsprout-5130073 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1082 1 8 full false TAVR, HALT, and the PARTNER 3 trial TAVR, HALT, and the PARTNER 3 trial Is subclinical valve thrombosis in TAVR really all that bad? Alastair and Praveen dive into structural cardiac CT in this episode focused on the recent PARTNER 3 CT substudy. Tune in and enjoy!

 

Link to trial publication: https://www.onlinejacc.org/content/75/24/3003

]]> Is subclinical valve thrombosis in TAVR really all that bad? Alastair and Praveen dive into structural cardiac CT in this episode focused on the recent PARTNER 3 CT substudy. Tune in and enjoy!

 

Link to trial publication: https://www.onlinejacc.org/content/75/24/3003

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-5091176 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400 840 1 7 full false Donut of Destiny: LAPSCOTHEART Donut of Destiny: LAPSCOTHEART Alastair and Praveen discuss the recently published subanalysis of the SCOT-HEART trial focused on low attenuation noncalcified plaque. What is really more important in the assessment of coronary artery disease: plaque or stenosis? Tune in and find out!

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.119.044720

]]> Alastair and Praveen discuss the recently published subanalysis of the SCOT-HEART trial focused on low attenuation noncalcified plaque. What is really more important in the assessment of coronary artery disease: plaque or stenosis? Tune in and find out!

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.119.044720

]]> SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Buzzsprout-4780229 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 913 1 6 full false CARMENTA: How safe is CT in ACS? CARMENTA: How safe is CT in ACS? Building on last episode, Alastair and Praveen dive further into the role of CT and ACS by breaking down the CARMENTA trial. Can we safely defer a trip to the cath lab with a #YesCCT first strategy? Tune in and find out! 

]]> Building on last episode, Alastair and Praveen dive further into the role of CT and ACS by breaking down the CARMENTA trial. Can we safely defer a trip to the cath lab with a #YesCCT first strategy? Tune in and find out! 

]]> Buzzsprout-4026749 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 856 1 5 full false The VERDICT trial: Coronary CTA in NSTEMI The VERDICT trial: Coronary CTA in NSTEMI On this episode, Alastair and Praveen talk about how coronary CTA was used for an NSTEMI population in a substudy of the VERDICT trial. Does coronary CTA accurately characterize CAD in certain ACS patients? Tune in and find out! 

]]> On this episode, Alastair and Praveen talk about how coronary CTA was used for an NSTEMI population in a substudy of the VERDICT trial. Does coronary CTA accurately characterize CAD in certain ACS patients? Tune in and find out! 

]]> Buzzsprout-3829916 Wed, 20 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 675 1 4 full false COVID-19, acute coronary syndrome, and cardiac CT COVID-19, acute coronary syndrome, and cardiac CT On this episode, Alastair and Praveen take a deeper dive into COVID-19 and cardiac CT focusing on differentiating COVID-related myocardial injury from acute coronary syndromes.

]]> On this episode, Alastair and Praveen take a deeper dive into COVID-19 and cardiac CT focusing on differentiating COVID-related myocardial injury from acute coronary syndromes.

]]> Buzzsprout-3648736 Thu, 07 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 941 1 3 full false COVID and Cardiac CT COVID and Cardiac CT On this episode of the Donut of Destiny, Alastair and Praveen discuss COVID in the context of cardiac CT. 

Topics covered include:

  • what are the typical and atypical CT appearances of COVID that may be incidentally identified on cardiac CT
  • what precautions should be taken when scanning COVID patients
  • what are some new roles of cardiac CT in the post-COVID era

Tune in and enjoy! 

 

References:

Episode transcript

]]> On this episode of the Donut of Destiny, Alastair and Praveen discuss COVID in the context of cardiac CT. 

Topics covered include:

  • what are the typical and atypical CT appearances of COVID that may be incidentally identified on cardiac CT
  • what precautions should be taken when scanning COVID patients
  • what are some new roles of cardiac CT in the post-COVID era

Tune in and enjoy! 

 

References:

Episode transcript

]]> Buzzsprout-3141184 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0400 865 1 2 full false ISCHEMIA trial ISCHEMIA trial In this kickoff episode of The Donut of Destiny, hosts Alastair and Praveen dive into the recent ISCHEMIA trial, focusing on its relation to and impact on cardiac CT. How did cardiac CT shape the ISCHEMIA trial population? How will trial results change the way we use cardiac CT in suspected ischemia? Tune in and find out!

]]> In this kickoff episode of The Donut of Destiny, hosts Alastair and Praveen dive into the recent ISCHEMIA trial, focusing on its relation to and impact on cardiac CT. How did cardiac CT shape the ISCHEMIA trial population? How will trial results change the way we use cardiac CT in suspected ischemia? Tune in and find out!

]]> Claire Johns Buzzsprout-2738197 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0500 772 1 1 full false