Open Forum Session
OF 16R - Cardiac imaging: frontiers and integration in clinical practice
Lectures
1
Chairperson's introduction
05:00Moreno Zanardo, Milan / IT
2
Why cardiac imaging is at the heart of precision medicine
10:00Michelle Claire Williams, Edinburgh / UK
3
The new era of cardiac CT
10:00Martin Weber Kusk, Esbjerg / DK
4
Mapping the heartbeat: cardiac MRI
10:00Jure Mišič, Ljubjlana / SI
5
Radiographers in the cath lab: expanding interventional cardiac radiology
10:00Marvin Grech, Ghaxaq / MT
6
Open forum discussion
15:00Open forum discussion
5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Moreno Zanardo, Milan / Italy
10 min
Why cardiac imaging is at the heart of precision medicine
Michelle Claire Williams, Edinburgh / United Kingdom
- To understand the contribution of each imaging professional with a focus on how radiographers can enhance diagnostic value through optimal preparation, acquisition and collaboration with radiologists.
- To explore the clinical application of multimodal imaging, and how radiologists and radiographers can support treatment planning and disease monitoring.
- To gain practical clinical insights from a radiologist's perspective: covering tips and best practices for radiographers in cardiac imaging.
10 min
The new era of cardiac CT
Martin Weber Kusk, Esbjerg / Denmark
- To learn about recent technological advancements that are transforming cardiac CT, including high-speed scanning, ECG less, and AI integration.
- To appreciate the evolving role of cardiac CT in diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disease across diverse clinical settings.
- To understand how cardiac CT is being integrated into routine clinical workflows to support faster, safer, and more accurate patient care.
10 min
Mapping the heartbeat: cardiac MRI
Jure Mišič, Ljubjlana / Slovenia
- To understand the role of cardiac MRI in assessing cardiac structure, function, and tissue characterisation.
- To explore how cardiac MRI contributes to early diagnosis and personalised treatment planning in cardiovascular care.
- To recognise the expanding role of radiographers in delivering high-quality cardiac MRI services within multidisciplinary teams.
10 min
Radiographers in the cath lab: expanding interventional cardiac radiology
Marvin Grech, Ghaxaq / Malta
- To understand the evolving role of radiographers in interventional cardiac procedures within the catheterisation lab for optimised image acquisition and radiation protection.
- To explore the skills and knowledge required to support precision-guided cardiac interventions.
- To recognise the impact of radiographer involvement on workflow efficiency, patient and professional safety, as well as clinical outcomes.
15 min
Open forum discussion