If passed, new bipartisan legislation would allow eligible residents and interns to defer interest accrual on any federal student loans during their required postgraduate training. The bill has support from more than 40 U.S. healthcare organizations, including SCAI, ACC and STS.

Coronary plaque imaging is an area many experts believe is driving a shift toward earlier detection and prevention of heart disease.

The American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine is still pushing forward with its efforts to change how cardiologists are certified in the United States. While the group can reapply in the future for a standalone cardiology board, it is also looking at possible partnerships with other organizations.

Association of Black Cardiologists President Anthony Fletcher, MD, discusses the group's efforts to educate patients in Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia and Mississippi.

SCCT has made it a priority to help clinicians from all over the world learn more about CCTA as the modality continues to transform patient care.