Computed Tomography

Computed tomography (CT) is a fast and accurate imaging modality often used in emergency settings and trauma imaging. CT scans, with or without (or both) iodinated contrast are frequently used to image the brain, chest, abdomen and pelvis, but also have post-imaging reconstructive capabilities for detailed orthopedic imaging. It is now a standard imaging modality in emergency rooms to quickly assess patients. CT uses a series of X-ray images shot as the gantry rotates around the patient. Computer technology assembles these into into a dataset volume than can be slices on any access, or advanced visualization software can extract specific parts of the anatomy for study. Find more content specific to cardiac CT.

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Himanshu Gupta, MD, explains use of FFR-CT in daily practice at Valley Health System, New Jersey at SCCT 2023. #FFRCT #Heartflow #SCCT #SCCT23 #SCCT2023

The benefits of implementing FFR-CT in clinical practice

Himanshu Gupta, MD, says the implementation of FFR-CT at his facility has provided significant value. He and his colleagues are even working to explore additional ways the technology can help them improve patient care. 

Connected Cardiovascular Care Associates (C3) in Dallas is the first U.S. cardiology practice to install a dedicated Arineta Spotlight cardiac CT system. It is designed for outpatient settings and it the first install since Arineta ended its partnership with GE Healthcare where the scanner was previously known as the Cardiograph.

Arineta installs first dedicated cardiac CT in U.S. to improve access to CCTA

The news marks the first provider organization in the U.S. install of one of Arineta's systems since the end of its partnership with GE HealthCare.

Cardiac imaging expert Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD, explains how calcium scoring can determine if patients need to be on statins or not.

CT calcium scoring can determine if patients need statins

Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD, director, non-invasive cardiac imaging, at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, explains CT calcium scoring can determine if a patient needs to take aspirin and statins for prevention of coronary disease.

Video of David Hur discussing how to overcome technical challenges in cardiac CT, which he presented on in sessions at SCCT 2023.

Overcoming technical challenges in cardiac CT

David Hur, MD, director of structural heart disease/interventional imaging at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, and an assistant professor of medicine at Yale, explains the technical challenges encountered in cardiac computed tomography (CT) and how to overcome them.

Former SCCT president Eric Williamson, MD, FSCCT, vice chair for radiology informatics and AI at Mayo Clinic, presented the session one staffing challenges and provided insights into recruitment and retention strategies for physicians and technologists in the field. #SCCT #SCCT23 #SCCT2023 #cardiovascularbusiness

How to address staffing shortages in cardiac CT

Eric Williamson, MD, a former SCCT president, examined recruitment and retention strategies for physicians and technologists in the field of cardiac CT. 

Video of Brian Ghoshhajra, MD, Mass General, explaining some of the top trends in cardiac CT from SCCT 2023 meeting. #SCCT #SCCT23 #SCCT2023 #YesCCT

Top trends in cardiac CT from SCCT 2023

Cardiac CT has been evolving rapidly in recent years. Brian Ghoshhajra, MD, outlined some of the main trends he has seen at the 2023 annual meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

Video interviuew with Ginger Biesbrock, DSc, PA-C, FACC, executive vice president of MedAxiom, on the "Financial Impact of Cardiac CT to the Cardiovascular Service Line" report at SCCT 2023. #SCCT #YesCCT #Medaxiom

Cardiac CT's financial impact on the cardiovascular service line

Implementing cardiac CT can make a big impact across the service line without reducing the use of other modalities. Ginger Biesbrock, MedAxiom's executive vice president, explained these findings in a new video interview.

Mark Rabbat, MD, director of cardica CT at Loyola, discusses legislative advocacy efforts by SCCT to gain wider reimbursement for cardiac CT. #SCCT #SCCT23 #SCCT2023

SCCT hopes to increase cardiac CT reimbursements through advocacy

Mark Rabbat, MD, discusses the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography's efforts to make an impact by lobbying in Washington. 

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