📣 New AI breakthrough in cardiac CT
The latest model doesn’t just detect plaque — it now auto-generates life advice based on scan results.

“Calcium score elevated. Recommend statins… and setting better boundaries.”

Clinical validation pending.

#AprilFools #YesCCT

Leaders from ASE, ASNC, SCCT and SCMR took the stage at #ACC26 to highlight the top 3 advancements transforming the #YesCCT field—sharing insights, innovation and what’s next for cardiovascular imaging.

#NASCI Case Series

Case 98 Diagnosis 

Courtesy of Wei Wu, MD; Elham Taheri, MD; and Avanti Gulhane, MD from University of Washington Medical Center

#whyCMR #YesCCT 

@katehanneman.bsky.social
@carlottaonnis.bsky.social

Technologists are vital to clinical practice and SCCT wants to help Techs get the education and credits they need. Join us on March 28 for a #YesCCT course for Techs that will provide a basic review and update.

Register: https://ow.ly/vuat50Yo3VG

#NASCI Case Series

Case 98

Courtesy of Wei Wu, MD; Elham Taheri, MD; and Avanti Gulhane, MD from University of Washington Medical Center

What is the right answer?

#whyCMR #YesCCT

@katehanneman.bsky.social @carlottaonnis.bsky.social

Technologists! - Get ahead in your career w/ SCCT. Join us on Mar 28 for a #YesCCT 3-part Technologist Series. Earn CE credits, gain knowledge and enhance your clinical practice.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/eSnJ50Yfkk5

Technologists are vital to clinical practice and SCCT wants to help Techs get the education and credits they need. Join us on March 28 for a #YesCCT course for Techs that will provide a basic review and update.

Register: https://ow.ly/5xL350Y8hlq

Get to know Sotirios Evangelou, an active volunteer and SCCT member for the past 5 years. He said he values the global #yesCCT community of innovators, with its "unbiased knowledge sharing and exceptional networking opportunities." https://ow.ly/JB3l50XTZNV

Learn how to build a successful cardiac CT service from leaders in #YesCCT!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/5AIk50XSaJY

Abstract submissions for the #SCCT2026 Annual Scientific Meeting have now opened. Submit your science now!
#Abstracts #Cardiotwitter #YesCCT

https://scct.org/page/ASMAbsSubmitInstr

Reevaluating aortic imaging: gadolinium-based spectral CT angiography The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging -

🫀 #CVImaging Discover gadolinium-based spectral #YesCCT for #aortic imaging reevaluation at #IJCVI!
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Myocardial extracellular volume measurement using cardiac computed tomography The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - Myocardial fibrosis is a common endpoint of many cardiac diseases and increasingly recognized as a predictor of heart failure, arrhythmia, and...

🫀 Transformative: Myocardial ECV measurement via cardiac #YesCCT at #IJCVI!
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Diagnostic performance of high and ultra-high-resolution photon counting CT for detection of coronary artery disease in patients evaluated for transcatheter aortic valve implantation The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - We assessed the diagnostic performance of both ultra-high-resolution (UHR) and high-resolution (HR) modes of photon-counting detector (PCD)-CT...

🫀 Essential: High/ultra-high-res photon counting #YesCCT for #CAD detection in #TAVI eval at #IJCVI—thoughts?
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3D CT strain spots atrial myopathy post-AF ablation? Sillett et al. predict recurrences! 🔄 #EHJIMP #YesCCT #CVImaging doi.org/10.1093/ehji...

Diagnosing myocardial ischemia of obstructive coronary artery disease using dynamic computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging: optimization of relative myocardial blood flow ratio The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - To compare the diagnostic efficacy of different relative myocardial blood flow (MBF) ratios in computed tomography perfusion (CTP) for...

🫀 Join discussion: Myocardial ischemia diagnosis in obstructive #CAD via dynamic #YesCCT MPI—rMBF ratio optimization at #IJCVI!
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Carotid plaque + fat on CT? Whittington et al. quantify risks—stroke prevention edge! 🧠 #EHJIMP #YesCCT #CVImaging doi.org/10.1093/ehji...

Leslee Shaw looked at #YesCCT in the past, Ron Blankstein looked at #YesCCT in 2025, and Mohamed Marwan looks to the future at #EACVI2025.

Want to know the top #YesCCT papers of 2025? Look no further than the talk Ron Blankstein
is giving at #EACVI2025.

Pop quiz: when was the first person randomized into the SCOT-HEART trial?

The awe-inspiring Leslee Shaw speaking on her Top 5 #YesCCT papers of all time at #EACVI2025. Such a great look at how #cardic CT has grown and the impact it has, and will continue to have, on the field.

Free-breath high-res CMRA vs. CCTA? Wood et al. compare—breathless accuracy! 😮‍💨 #EHJIMP #WhyCMR #YesCCT #CVImaging doi.org/10.1093/ehji...

Perivascular fat on CT—no prognostic add? Donà et al. question in TAVI patients! ❓ #EHJIMP #YesCCT #CVImaging doi.org/10.1093/ehji...

Assessing the need for coronary angiography in high-risk non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome patients using artificial intelligence and computed tomography The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) in guiding the need for invasive coronary...

🫀 Leading: #AI & #YesCCT assessing #coronary angiography need in high-risk NSTE-ACS at #IJCVI.
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The #yesCCT community welcomes the newest cohort of future leaders to the program!

Congrats Raffaele, Ady and Blair on this milestone achievement. We look forward to working with you 🫀

scct.org/news/715012/...

Accuracy of dynamic stress CT myocardial perfusion in patients with suspected non-ST elevation myocardial infarction The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) and dynamic stress CT myocardial perfusion (CT-MPI) are established modalities in the analysis of patients with...

🫀 Fresh: Dynamic stress #YesCCT myocardial perfusion accuracy in suspected NSTEMI at #IJCVI!
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Computed tomography for diagnosis of tiny acute myocardial infarction with microvascular obstruction The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging -

🫀 Dive into #YesCCT for tiny AMI with MVO diagnosis at #IJCVI.
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Artificial intelligence-derived coronary artery calcium scoring saves time and achieves close to radiologist-level accuracy accuracy on routine ECG-gated CT The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been proposed to improve workflow for coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS), but simultaneous demonstration...

🫀 Curious? #AI-derived #coronary calcium scoring—time-saving near-radiologist accuracy on ECG-gated #YesCCT at #IJCVI.
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Dual-layer dual-energy CT characterization of thrombus composition in acute pulmonary embolism and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - To evaluate dual-layer dual-energy computed tomography (dlDECT)-based characterization of thrombus composition for differentiation of acute...

🫀 Advance with dual-layer dual-energy #YesCCT for thrombus composition in acute/chronic CTEPH/PE at #IJCVI!
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Roosha Parikh explains SCCT advocacy efforts to increase CCTA AI plaque reimbursements | Cardiovascular Business

Cardiovascular Business reports: @roosha.bsky.social explains SCCT advocacy efforts to increase CCTA AI plaque reimbursements.

Read the article: cardiovascularbusiness.com/video/2025-1...

#yesCCT #cardiosky

Effectiveness of single-energy metal artifact reduction algorithm in CT: application to contrast-enhanced CT with EVAR and coil embolization The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the single-energy metal artifact reduction (SEMAR) algorithm in reducing metal artifacts and...

🫀 Reveal single-energy MAR algorithm effectiveness in #YesCCT for contrast-enhanced #YesCCT with EVAR/coils at #IJCVI!
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Clinical utility of coronary CT angiography to guide PCI: a survey among P4 investigators The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - Coronary CT Angiography (CTA) is increasingly being used to plan percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), offering detailed pre-procedural...

🫀 Thoughts on #coronary #YesCCT angiography utility for PCI guidance—P4 survey? at #IJCVI!
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