Donut of Destiny
Donut of Destiny
SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
The Donut of Destiny -- a podcast that explores new hot topics in cardiovascular CT. Grab a quick bite of the latest happenings. Created by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography's FIRST committee. Music by Jason Lee.
SCCT Knowledge Lab | The future of CCT: Interview with Stephan Achenbach
In this special podcast episode, we are bringing you the audio from a previously recorded SCCT Knowledge Lab webinar featuring host Praveen Ranganath, MD interviewing Stephan Achenbach, MD, MSCCT as they explore the next frontier of cardiac CT. This discussion blends historical perspective with future projections as Dr. Achenbach shares insights on how technological innovation, emerging clinical evidence and evolving applications of cardiac CT are reshaping the standard of care. The original ...
Jun 5
1 hr
CT 3.0: Bridging the Plaque Gaps with Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT | Sponsored episode
On this special industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is again joined by the esteemed Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT to discuss the shift from "CT 1.0" to "CT 2.0" and eventually to "CT 3.0". Topics covered include CT-based coronary lesion-level assessment, normalizing plaque analyses, serial coronary CT imaging, reproducibility error margins, and the heart-brain axis. Tune in and enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Elucid. References to a specific product, process, or ...
May 22
45 min
AI and cardiac CT: Balancing innovation, accountability and human oversight
Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by cohost Manish Motwani, MBChB, PhD, FSCCT to facilitate a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in cardiac imaging. Panelists: Damini Dey, PhD, FSCCTArthur Shiyovich, MDAlan Vainrib, MDMarly van Assen, MSc, PhD Resources: •Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CCT): A White Paper of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) •AI/ML Toolkit AI and Innovations Symposium F...
Apr 20
47 min
How new statements are redefining AI-QCPA | Sponsored episode
On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with Dr. Ron Blankstein about recent advancements in the interpretation and use of advanced plaque analysis tools based on 3 recent publications: 1. ACC Scientific Statement on Quantitative Coronary Plaque Analysis 2. AHA Scientific Statement on Nonobstructive CAD 3. The Lancet Commission on Rethinking Coronary Artery Disease This episode is sponsored by Heartflow. References to a specific produ...
Feb 20
38 min
AI-based FFRct: Conversation with Zwanger-Pesiri | Sponsored episode
On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD speaks with Anthony Puzelli, RT(R)(MR)(CT)(MRSO), Adam Alberti, ARRT (R)(CT)(MR)(MRSO), and Steven Mendelsohn, MD from Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology about their experience with the AI-driven FFRct solution from Keya Medical. Tune in and enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Keya Medical. References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Socie...
Jan 21
53 min
Early career perspectives: The first year as an attending
Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by FiRST Committee members Shruti Hegde, MD; Ady Orbach, MD, MSc; and Jonathan Pan, MD for a candid conversation on navigating the transition from cardiac imaging training into the first year of attending practice. Tune in and enjoy!
Dec 29, 2025
38 min
Uncovering Hidden Cardiac Risk with AI-powered Fat Attenuation Index Score (FAI-Score™) | Sponsored episode
On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath is joined by guest Dr. Pete Tomlins, Head of Innovation, Caristo Diagnostics, to discuss the FAI-Score, a novel imaging marker that enables doctors to see coronary inflammation, the previously invisible underlying driver of heart attacks and stroke. Tune in to learn about: Pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) imaging - a ‘biosensor’ for invisible coronary inflammationFAI-Score – transforming PCAT imaging into a standardized clinical mea...
Dec 19, 2025
36 min
Computational fluid dynamics in cardiac computed tomography: Insights into structural heart disease
On this episode of the Donut of Destiny, hosts Sotirios Evangelou, MD, FSCCT and Nisha Hosadurg , MBBS speak with guest Alan Vainrib, MD on how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is emerging as a powerful research tool for understanding blood-flow behavior in structural heart disease. Using CT/MRI-based models, CFD can simulate pressures, velocities, shear stress and even post-procedure hemodynamics — offering new possibilities for evaluating aortic stenosis, planning TAVR and guiding mitral,...
Nov 25, 2025
19 min
Paradigm shift: Ischemia to Atheroma | Sponsored episode
In this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by returning guest, Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT to discuss the paradigm shift from an ischemia-driven to an atheroma-driven approach to cardiovascular disease. Tune in and enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Elucid. References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions ex...
Nov 14, 2025
47 min
Building a Cardiac CT Program Series: Seth Uretsky | Sponsored episode
In this industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with Dr. Seth Uretsky from Morristown Medical Center about the growth of their multimodality cardiac imaging program. Tune in and enjoy! This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect...
Aug 15, 2025
31 min
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