Southwest Florida Cardiovascular Imaging Symposium 2024

Advanced Cardiac CT, Cardiac MRI, PET Imaging & Structural Heart Imaging

Overview

The Southwest Florida Cardiovascular Imaging Symposium 2024 is an advanced cardiovascular imaging program focused on the rapidly evolving role of multimodality cardiac imaging in modern cardiovascular medicine. The symposium provides comprehensive education on cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, PET imaging, structural heart imaging, imaging biomarkers, and the integration of artificial intelligence into cardiovascular diagnostics.

Designed for cardiologists, cardiovascular imagers, radiologists, and structural heart specialists, the program emphasizes practical clinical applications, advanced risk assessment, and imaging-guided procedural planning.

A major focus of the symposium is the expanding role of cardiac computed tomography (CT) as a comprehensive diagnostic platform for coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, arrhythmias, structural heart disease, and pre-procedural planning.

Course Features

• 20 Video Lectures
• 20 Audio Recordings
• 20 Subtitle Files (.vtt)
• Advanced Cardiac Imaging Education
• Cardiac CT Masterclass Content
• Structural Heart Imaging Updates
• Artificial Intelligence Applications
• Imaging Biomarker Reviews
• Clinical Case Discussions
• Practical Imaging Workflows

Target Audience

Physicians

• Cardiologists
• Cardiac Imaging Specialists
• Radiologists
• Interventional Cardiologists
• Structural Heart Specialists
• Electrophysiologists
• Cardiovascular Surgeons
• Internal Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Professionals

• Cardiac CT Technologists
• Cardiac MRI Technologists
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Cardiology Fellows
• Radiology Fellows
• Imaging Researchers

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate advanced applications of cardiac CT in cardiovascular disease.
• Apply imaging biomarkers for cardiovascular risk stratification.
• Utilize CT imaging for structural heart interventions.
• Interpret cardiac MRI and PET imaging findings in complex cardiovascular disease.
• Develop efficient cardiac CT programs and imaging workflows.
• Integrate artificial intelligence into cardiovascular imaging practice.
• Apply advanced imaging techniques to procedural planning.
• Assess cardiac masses using multimodality imaging.
• Improve diagnostic accuracy using lesion-specific ischemia assessment.
• Optimize outcomes through image-guided cardiovascular interventions.

Core Topics Covered

Cardiac CT Imaging

The symposium places particular emphasis on the growing role of cardiac CT.

Topics Include

• Coronary CT angiography (CCTA)
• Coronary plaque characterization
• Coronary calcium scoring
• Cardiac chamber assessment
• Arrhythmia evaluation
• Cardiomyopathy assessment
• Structural heart disease imaging

Faculty demonstrate how CT continues to evolve beyond coronary artery imaging into a comprehensive cardiovascular diagnostic platform.

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Imaging

A major theme of the conference is the integration of AI technologies.

Covered Areas

• AI-assisted image interpretation
• Automated plaque analysis
• Risk prediction models
• Workflow optimization
• Imaging automation
• Future applications of AI

Participants gain insight into how machine learning is transforming cardiovascular imaging practice.

Imaging Biomarkers for Risk Assessment

Dedicated sessions review novel imaging biomarkers.

Topics Include

• Coronary plaque burden
• High-risk plaque features
• Pericoronary adipose tissue
• Epicardial adipose tissue
• Inflammatory imaging markers
• Cardiovascular risk prediction

These biomarkers are increasingly used to identify patients at elevated cardiovascular risk.

Structural Heart Imaging

The symposium explores imaging applications in structural heart interventions.

Covered Topics

• Transcatheter valve therapies
• Structural heart intervention planning
• Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO)
• Device sizing
• Procedural simulation
• Post-procedural imaging assessment

Faculty discuss the central role of advanced imaging in procedural success.

Cardiac MRI

The program reviews the complementary role of cardiac MRI.

Topics Include

• Cardiomyopathy evaluation
• Tissue characterization
• Myocarditis assessment
• Viability imaging
• Fibrosis detection
• Structural heart disease assessment

Participants learn when MRI offers advantages over other imaging modalities.

Cardiac PET Imaging

Dedicated sessions examine advanced PET applications.

Covered Areas

• Myocardial perfusion imaging
• Inflammatory heart disease
• Sarcoidosis imaging
• Viability assessment
• Quantitative myocardial blood flow
• Ischemia detection

Faculty review how PET provides unique physiologic information not available through conventional imaging.

Cardiac Mass Evaluation

The symposium highlights multimodality approaches to cardiac masses.

Topics Include

• Benign cardiac tumors
• Malignant cardiac tumors
• Thrombus evaluation
• Differential diagnosis
• CT applications
• MRI characterization

These sessions emphasize combining imaging modalities for diagnostic accuracy.

Lesion-Level Ischemia Assessment

The conference reviews advanced ischemia evaluation techniques.

Covered Topics

• Functional coronary assessment
• CT-derived physiologic analysis
• Lesion-specific ischemia
• Coronary flow evaluation
• Decision-making in coronary disease
• Revascularization planning

CT-Guided 3D Printing & Procedural Planning

Emerging technologies receive dedicated attention.

Topics Include

• 3D cardiac modeling
• CT-guided procedural planning
• Structural intervention simulation
• Personalized cardiovascular care
• Device optimization
• Future procedural workflows

These technologies are increasingly used for complex cardiovascular interventions.

Building a Cardiac CT Program

A unique practical component addresses implementation strategies.

Covered Areas

• Cardiac CT service development
• Workflow design
• Quality assurance
• Reporting standards
• Team building
• Program growth strategies

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Strong focus on advanced cardiac CT applications

✔ Comprehensive multimodality imaging approach

✔ Extensive structural heart imaging content

✔ Dedicated AI in imaging sessions

✔ Practical imaging biomarker education

✔ Advanced cardiac MRI and PET updates

✔ Procedural planning and 3D printing applications

✔ Risk stratification using emerging technologies

✔ Clinical implementation strategies

✔ Highly relevant to modern cardiovascular imaging practice

4. Topics

1. 01 Building Efficient Cardiac CT Programs – Panel Discussion

2. 02 Developing a Cardiac CT Service Line

3. 03 CT on Rhythm- Cardiac CT in Modern Evaluation of Arrhythmias

4. 04 Diagnostic Capabilities of Cardiac CT in Cardiomyopathies

5. 05 CT-Guided 3D Printing for Structural Heart Intervention

6. 06 Cardiac Masses – What is the role of CT, CMR and PET

7. 07 Harnessing Advanced Imaging Biomarkers – CT-derived Plaque and Pericoronary Fat

8. 08 Cardiac CT in Guiding Surgical Interventions- Case Studies and Innovations

9. 09 CT for Aortic Stenosis

10. 10 CT Derived Lesion Level Ischemia

11. 11 Cardiac MRI on the Heels of a CT Boom

12. 12 AI in CT

13. 13 Coronary CTA for Chronic Total Occlusion PCI

14. 14 Role of CAC and CCTA in Assessing Cardiovascular Risk- Current Trends and Future Directions

15. 15 The Role of CCTA in LAA Exclusion

16. 16 The Argument for Trans-esophageal Echocardiography in LAA Occlusion

17. 17 Perfusion, Functional CT and Future Advances of Cardiac CT

18. 18 Evolving Role of Cardiac CT in Women’s Coronary Disease

19. 19 Epicardial Fat – A Novel Marker of Cardiovascular Risk

20. 20 Peri-procedural LAAO Evaluation – Ditch the Probe