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This podcast features a debate examining the role of artificial intelligence in cardiac CT interpretation. Praveen Ranganath, MD will moderate the discussion, with Charles Taylor, PhD and Brian Ghoshhajra, MD, MBA, MSCCT serving as the expert debaters. They will explore AI’s current capabilities and limitations, physician oversight, trust and liability, access to cardiac imaging expertise, workforce implications, and how emerging technologies such as photon-counting CT may shape the future of cardiac CT interpretation. This episode is sponsored by Siemen's 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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, FSCCTArthur Shiyovich, MDAlan Vainrib, MDMarly 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.

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, 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.

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!

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: Pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) imaging - a ‘biosensor’ for invisible coronary inflammationFAI-Score – transforming PCAT imaging into a standardized clinical measure of coronary inflammationThe 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 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.

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.