Penn Medicine Advanced Multimodality Cardiac Imaging Symposium 2024 (Videos + PDFs)

Comprehensive Training in Advanced Cardiac Imaging Across Multiple Modalities

The Penn Medicine Advanced Multimodality Cardiac Imaging Symposium 2024 is a cutting-edge cardiovascular imaging program designed to provide clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of modern multimodality cardiac imaging and its application in diagnosing and managing complex cardiovascular diseases.

As advanced cardiac imaging continues to transform cardiovascular medicine, this symposium explores the complementary roles of echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, nuclear cardiology, and hybrid imaging techniques in evaluating structural heart disease, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and infiltrative cardiac disorders.

Held at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine in Philadelphia, this educational activity features expert faculty from Penn Medicine and leading imaging specialists who provide practical, evidence-based guidance for integrating advanced imaging into daily clinical practice.

Date: May 3–4, 2024
Format: Videos + PDFs
Specialty: Cardiac Imaging | Cardiology | Radiology

Course Overview

The rapid expansion of advanced cardiovascular imaging technologies has significantly improved the ability to diagnose, risk stratify, and manage patients with a broad range of cardiac conditions.

This symposium focuses on the strengths, limitations, and complementary roles of various imaging modalities, emphasizing their integration into patient-centered cardiovascular care. Through case-based discussions and expert-led lectures, participants gain practical insights into selecting the right imaging test for the right patient while optimizing diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

Physicians

• Cardiologists

• Cardiac Imaging Specialists

• Advanced Heart Failure Specialists

• Interventional Cardiologists

• Cardiac Electrophysiologists

• Internal Medicine Physicians

• Family Medicine Physicians

• Radiologists

• Nuclear Radiologists

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners

• Physician Assistants

Healthcare Professionals

• Cardiovascular Technologists

• Cardiac Sonographers

• Cardiac Imaging Nurses

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply advanced imaging techniques in valvular and structural heart disease

• Utilize cardiac CT and echocardiography for transcatheter valve interventions

• Diagnose infiltrative cardiomyopathies using multimodality imaging

• Evaluate cardiac amyloidosis and cardiac sarcoidosis using contemporary imaging protocols

• Incorporate cardiac MRI into hypertrophic cardiomyopathy risk assessment

• Utilize multimodality imaging for coronary artery disease and myocardial viability assessment

• Evaluate atrial and ventricular arrhythmias using advanced imaging approaches

• Understand emerging applications of cardiac imaging in precision cardiovascular care

Multimodality Cardiac Imaging Fundamentals

Principles of Integrated Imaging

Topics Covered

• Choosing the Appropriate Imaging Modality

• Strengths and Limitations of Each Technique

• Multimodality Imaging Algorithms

• Patient-Centered Imaging Strategies

Imaging Modalities Reviewed

Areas Covered

• Echocardiography

• Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT)

• Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• Nuclear Cardiology

• Hybrid Imaging Approaches

Valvular Heart Disease Imaging

Native Valve Disease Assessment

Topics Include

• Aortic Valve Disease

• Mitral Valve Disease

• Tricuspid Valve Disease

• Pulmonary Valve Disease

Prosthetic Valve Evaluation

Areas Covered

• Structural Valve Degeneration

• Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction

• Endocarditis Imaging

• Multimodality Assessment Strategies

Transcatheter Valve Therapies

Imaging for Structural Interventions

Topics Covered

• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

• Mitral Valve Interventions

• Structural Heart Procedures

• Procedural Planning

Role of Echocardiography and CT

Areas Covered

• Pre-Procedural Assessment

• Intraprocedural Guidance

• Post-Procedural Evaluation

Aortopathies

Advanced Aortic Imaging

Topics Include

• Aortic Aneurysms

• Aortic Dissection

• Genetic Aortic Disorders

• Surveillance Strategies

Cardiac Amyloidosis

Multimodality Diagnostic Approach

Topics Covered

• Echocardiographic Features

• Cardiac MRI Characteristics

• Nuclear Scintigraphy

• Differential Diagnosis

Clinical Challenges

Areas Covered

• Early Detection

• Disease Monitoring

• Imaging Pitfalls

• Treatment Response Assessment

Cardiac Sarcoidosis

Advanced Imaging Applications

Topics Include

• FDG-PET Imaging

• Cardiac MRI

• Disease Activity Assessment

• Longitudinal Monitoring

Complementary Role of PET and MRI

Areas Covered

• Diagnosis

• Risk Stratification

• Treatment Monitoring

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Imaging Features and Phenocopies

Topics Covered

• HCM Diagnosis

• Phenocopy Recognition

• Differential Diagnosis

• Structural Assessment

Risk Stratification

Areas Covered

• Cardiac MRI Risk Markers

• Late Gadolinium Enhancement

• Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Assessment

• Clinical Decision Support

Guiding Septal Reduction Therapies

Topics Include

• Alcohol Septal Ablation

• Surgical Myectomy

• Novel Therapeutic Monitoring

Coronary Artery Disease Imaging

Noninvasive Evaluation of CAD

Topics Covered

• Coronary CT Angiography

• Stress Imaging

• Functional Assessment

• Risk Stratification

Myocardial Viability Assessment

Areas Covered

• Cardiac MRI

• PET Imaging

• Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

• Revascularization Planning

Arrhythmia Imaging

Atrial Arrhythmias

Topics Include

• Atrial Fibrillation Imaging

• Left Atrial Assessment

• Procedural Planning

• Ablation Guidance

Ventricular Arrhythmias

Areas Covered

• Scar Characterization

• MRI Risk Assessment

• Structural Substrate Evaluation

• Device Planning

Advanced Cardiac MRI Applications

Contemporary MRI Techniques

Topics Covered

• Tissue Characterization

• Mapping Techniques

• Fibrosis Assessment

• Functional Analysis

Nuclear Cardiology Applications

Emerging Nuclear Imaging

Topics Include

• Cardiac Amyloidosis Imaging

• Viability Imaging

• Inflammatory Heart Disease

• Quantitative Perfusion Imaging

Case-Based Learning

Participants review:

• Complex Valvular Heart Disease Cases

• TAVR Imaging Planning

• Cardiac Amyloidosis Evaluations

• Cardiac Sarcoidosis Diagnosis

• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Risk Stratification

• Coronary CT Angiography Cases

• Cardiac MRI Interpretation

• Arrhythmia Imaging Applications

Educational Highlights

Expert Imaging Faculty

Learn from leading specialists in echocardiography, cardiac CT, MRI, nuclear cardiology, and structural imaging.

Comprehensive Multimodality Focus

Provides practical integration of all major cardiovascular imaging modalities.

Contemporary Clinical Applications

Emphasizes evidence-based imaging strategies for complex cardiovascular disease.

Advanced Case Discussions

Real-world cases reinforce imaging interpretation and clinical decision-making.

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Comprehensive Multimodality Imaging Training

✔ Advanced Echocardiography Applications

✔ Cardiac CT for Structural Heart Disease

✔ Cardiac MRI Risk Stratification

✔ Nuclear Cardiology Updates

✔ Cardiac Amyloidosis Imaging Review

✔ Cardiac Sarcoidosis Imaging Strategies

✔ Coronary Artery Disease Assessment

✔ Arrhythmia Imaging Applications

✔ Structural Heart Intervention Planning

✔ Expert Penn Medicine Faculty

✔ Case-Based Clinical Learning

Who Should Take This Course?

Ideal for:

• Cardiologists

• Cardiac Imaging Specialists

• Radiologists

• Interventional Cardiologists

• Electrophysiologists

• Heart Failure Specialists

• Internal Medicine Physicians

• Advanced Practice Providers

• Cardiology Fellows

• Imaging Fellows

Clinical & Educational Value

The Penn Medicine Advanced Multimodality Cardiac Imaging Symposium 2024 provides a comprehensive review of contemporary cardiovascular imaging techniques and their clinical applications. Participants gain practical expertise in integrating echocardiography, CT, MRI, and nuclear imaging to improve diagnosis, procedural planning, risk stratification, and management of complex cardiac diseases.