5th International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiac imaging has evolved from anatomical description into a comprehensive tool for physiological quantification, tissue characterisation, and predictive prognostication. The Cardiac Imaging session focuses on AI-augmented echocardiography with automated strain analysis, photon-counting CT coronary angiography enabling ultra-high-resolution plaque characterisation and pericoronary fat attenuation indexing, cardiac MRI T1/T2 mapping and extracellular volume fraction for quantitative fibrosis assessment, 18F-NaF PET for active coronary microcalcification imaging, 4D flow CMR in aortic haemodynamics, and multimodality imaging protocols for TAVI, TEER, and LAA occlusion planning.

Key Discussion Areas:

• How AI-assisted image analysis is changing echo and CT workflow and accuracy
• Cardiac MRI's expanding role in diagnosing cardiomyopathies and myocarditis
• Coronary CT angiography versus stress testing as a first-line diagnostic strategy
• Standardizing multimodality imaging protocols across institutions
• Radiation and contrast exposure trade-offs in imaging-heavy diagnostic pathways
• Imaging's growing role in guiding structural and interventional procedures in real time

Sub Tracks

• Echocardiography Innovations
• Cardiac MRI and CT
• Nuclear Cardiology and PET Imaging
• AI-Assisted Image Interpretation
• Multimodality Imaging Protocols
• Imaging-Guided Interventional Procedures
• Imaging Biomarkers

Why Attend This Session?

Imaging cardiologists, radiologists, and sonographers will find dedicated content on emerging modalities, AI-driven interpretation tools, and their growing role in guiding both diagnosis and interventional procedures.

Related Topics:

Coronary & Ischemic Heart Disease | Interventional Cardiology | AI & Digital Cardiology | Cardiomyopathies

Frequently Asked Questions:

What imaging modalities are covered?

Echocardiography, cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, nuclear cardiology, and PET imaging, with a dedicated focus on AI-assisted interpretation.

Is this track relevant to sonographers and technologists?

Yes, imaging technologists and sonographers are part of the core intended audience.

Does the track address AI in imaging specifically?

Yes, AI-Assisted Image Interpretation is a dedicated sub-track covering machine learning applications in cardiac imaging.

Does the track cover imaging used during procedures?

Yes, Imaging-Guided Interventional Procedures covers real-time imaging used in structural and interventional cases.