Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) focuses on the advancement and expansion of cardiac CT. The society serves a membership split about evenly between radiologists and cardiologists. SCCT hosts educational events, advocates for CCTA for reimbursement and helps set guidelines for cardiac imaging. The news, videos and content on this page are created by our Innovate Healthcare editorial team and focus on the clinical, operational and financial aspects of cardiac CT.

$HeartFlow FFR-CT is a non-invasive imaging method to determine the fractional flow reserve for the entire coronary tree.$
AI-based CAD assessments as accurate as FFR, new 10-year study confirms
The FDA-approved technology developed by HeartFlow can predict a patient's long-term risk of target vessel failure as well as more invasive treatments performed inside a cath lab.
Using 'magic' to calm pediatric patients during imaging exams
Joseph Swicklik, RT(R)(CT), Mayo Clinic, says magic tricks can help calm pediatric patients to overcome anxiety and make medical imaging exams run much smoother.
What new data, expert guidelines tell us about the future of cardiac CT
Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD, details the latest guidelines that support the continued use of CT angiography.
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.
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.

Budoff wins SCCT’s 2016 gold medal award

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) announced that Matthew J. Budoff, MD, had won its 2016 Gold Medal Award.

April 25, 2016

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Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)

AI-based CAD assessments as accurate as FFR, new 10-year study confirms

Using 'magic' to calm pediatric patients during imaging exams

What new data, expert guidelines tell us about the future of cardiac CT

The benefits of implementing FFR-CT in clinical practice

CT calcium scoring can determine if patients need statins

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