Open Forum Session

OF 16R - Cardiac imaging: frontiers and integration in clinical practice

March 6, 16:00 - 17:00 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
10 min
Why cardiac imaging is at the heart of precision medicine
  1. 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.
  2. To explore the clinical application of multimodal imaging, and how radiologists and radiographers can support treatment planning and disease monitoring.
  3. 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
  1. To learn about recent technological advancements that are transforming cardiac CT, including high-speed scanning, ECG less, and AI integration.
  2. To appreciate the evolving role of cardiac CT in diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disease across diverse clinical settings.
  3. 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
  1. To understand the role of cardiac MRI in assessing cardiac structure, function, and tissue characterisation.
  2. To explore how cardiac MRI contributes to early diagnosis and personalised treatment planning in cardiovascular care.
  3. 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
  1. To understand the evolving role of radiographers in interventional cardiac procedures within the catheterisation lab for optimised image acquisition and radiation protection.
  2. To explore the skills and knowledge required to support precision-guided cardiac interventions.
  3. To recognise the impact of radiographer involvement on workflow efficiency, patient and professional safety, as well as clinical outcomes.
15 min
Open forum discussion