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Innovations in Cardiac CT and MRI

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This symposium aims to provide a detailed understanding of cardiac CT’s applications in different cardiovascular medicine specialties. The focus will be on the role of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, in cardiac imaging. The event will enable attendees to engage in in-depth discussions, interact with panels, and network with professionals based on their interests and expertise.

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Proposed Agenda

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Saturday, October 18th, 2025

– Breakfast, Exhibits

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7:00am - 7:30am

Welcome Keynote Speaker

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7:30am - 8:15am

Session 1: Session 1: Foundations of Cardiac CT

A “How to” introduction to Cardiac CT

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8:15am - 8:30am

Radiation and Optimizing Patient Preparation

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8:35am - 8:45am

CCTA: Get with the Guidelines

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8:45am - 9:00am

Session 2: Cardiac CT in Prevention

The Role of CAC Screening – primary care and subspecialty perspectives

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9:00am - 9:15am

Personalizing Prevention: Using CT to Guide Lifestyle and Pharmacologic Therapy

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9:15am - 9:30am

CT-Derived Inflammation: Is FAI the Missing Link in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment?

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9:30am - 9:45am

Break/Exhibits

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9:45am - 10:15am

Session 3: Plaque and Perfusion

CT-derived ischemia – Transforming cardiac CTA from Anatomy to Physiology

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10:15am - 10:30am

Great Debate: CT-Derived Plaque Analysis – A Game-Changer or Unnecessary Expense?

 

  • Pro: CT-derived plaque analysis offers unique and incremental value beyond
    traditional risk scores and calcium scoring.
  • Con: Plaque analysis is unnecessary and does not change clinical management
    significantly.
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10:30am - 11:00am

Session 4: Expanding the Role of Cardiac CT

CT for Aortic and Peripheral Vascular Disease: Analyzing the Full Vascular Tree

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11:00am - 11:15am

Structural Heart Disease and Cardiac CT: An Essential Tool for Pre-Procedural Planning

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11:15am - 11:30am

Cardiac CT in the Emergency Room: Transforming Acute Chest Pain Evaluation

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11:30am - 11:45am

Panel Q&A

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11:45am - 12:30pm

Non-CME Hands-On Workshop (pre-registration required) – TBD

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12:30am - 2:30pm

Networking hosted bar + hors d’oeuvres

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5:30pm

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Sunday, October 19th, 2025

– Breakfast, Exhibits

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7:00am - 7:30am

Welcome Keynote Speaker

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7:30am - 8:15am

Session 1: Foundations of Cardiac MRI

Introduction to Cardiac MRI: Key Sequences and Clinical Indications

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8:15am - 8:30am

Assessment of Left and Right Ventricular Volume and Ejection Fraction

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8:30am - 8:45am

Tissue Characterization: Using T1, T2 and Late Gadolinium Enhancement

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8:45am - 9:00am

Session 2: Valvular Disease

CMR in Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve Disease

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9:00am - 9:15am

Mitral Valve Pathology – Going Beyond Echo

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9:15am - 9:30am

Aortic Valve Disease: The Role of Cardiac MRI in Assessment and Management

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9:30am - 9:45am

Break/Exhibits

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9:45am - 10:15am

Session 3: Cardiomyopathy

Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Viability

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10:15am - 10:30am

Role of Cardiac MRI in Infiltrative Disease

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10:30am - 10:45am

Cardiac MRI in Myocarditis: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Follow-Up

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10:45am - 11:00am

Session 4: AI Technologies and Emerging Applications

4D Flow – Leveraging Vector Independence

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11:00am - 11:15am

Stress CMR

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11:15am - 11:30am

Fast CMR for Challenging Cases (i.e. devices, minimizing breath hold, 20min study, parallel imaging, AI augmented LGE, motion correction, etc.)

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11:30am - 11:45am

Panel Q&A

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11:45am - 12:30pm

Non-CME Hands-On Workshop (pre-registration required) – TBD

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12:30am - 2:30pm

Primary Audience

  • Cardiologists
  • Radiologists
  • Primary Care Providers
  • Advanced Practitioners
  • Technologists
  • Nurses
  • Trainees

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