Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) focuses on the advancement and expansion of cardiac CT. The society serves a membership split about evenly between radiologists and cardiologists. SCCT hosts educational events, advocates for CCTA for reimbursement and helps set guidelines for cardiac imaging. The news, videos and content on this page are created by our Innovate Healthcare editorial team and focus on the clinical, operational and financial aspects of cardiac CT.

$HeartFlow FFR-CT is a non-invasive imaging method to determine the fractional flow reserve for the entire coronary tree.$
AI-based CAD assessments as accurate as FFR, new 10-year study confirms
The FDA-approved technology developed by HeartFlow can predict a patient's long-term risk of target vessel failure as well as more invasive treatments performed inside a cath lab.
Using 'magic' to calm pediatric patients during imaging exams
Joseph Swicklik, RT(R)(CT), Mayo Clinic, says magic tricks can help calm pediatric patients to overcome anxiety and make medical imaging exams run much smoother.
What new data, expert guidelines tell us about the future of cardiac CT
Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD, details the latest guidelines that support the continued use of CT angiography.
The benefits of implementing FFR-CT in clinical practice
Himanshu Gupta, MD, says the implementation of FFR-CT at his facility has provided significant value. He and his colleagues are even working to explore additional ways the technology can help them improve patient care.
CT calcium scoring can determine if patients need statins
Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD, director, non-invasive cardiac imaging, at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, explains CT calcium scoring can determine if a patient needs to take aspirin and statins for prevention of coronary disease.

CAD-RADS a ‘big step in the right direction’ toward improving outcomes for acute chest pain

Korean researchers tested the Coronary Artery Disease Reporting and Data System in nearly 1,500 patients treated across four hospital emergency departments.

July 20, 2021

Radiologists utilize novel CAD-RADS in 95% of coronary CTA reports

Massachusetts General Hospital doctors analyzed Coronary Artery Disease Reporting and Data System usage in their high-volume cardiac CT services center for the study.

July 7, 2021

Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography shares new CCTA guidance

The guidance, published in full in the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, includes updates to previous CCTA recommendations and was designed to answer common questions.

February 9, 2021

Cigna, one of the nation’s largest health insurance providers, announced new priorities for its capital deployment, including steering an additional $450 million into Cigna Ventures.

Cigna stops requiring prior authorization for certain CT imaging exams

Imaging advocates praised the policy change, which took effect on Monday, Feb. 1.

January 31, 2021

Top cardiac society releases new guidelines for training radiology students in cardiovascular CT

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography recently published its 14-page guidance online.

November 6, 2020

SCCT shares new imaging guideline for cardiology, radiology trainees

The document, published in numerous journals, was designed to help trainees improve their understanding of cardiovascular computed tomography.

November 6, 2020

MEDNAX Radiology Solutions Chief Medical Officer Presents at SCCT 2019 on New National Cardiac Centers of Excellence Program

MEDNAX, Inc. (NYSE: MD) and MEDNAX Radiology Solutions, one of the nation’s largest radiology practices, announced that Chief Medical Officer, Ricardo C. Cury, MD, FSCCT, will present at the 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Md. today.

July 11, 2019

Plaque characteristics boost predictive power of CTA risk scoring

A CT angiography (CTA)-derived score that also incorporated the extent, location and composition of coronary plaque outperformed a model that focused only on the severity of stenosis, researchers reported Jan. 16 in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.

January 18, 2019

Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)

AI-based CAD assessments as accurate as FFR, new 10-year study confirms

Using 'magic' to calm pediatric patients during imaging exams

What new data, expert guidelines tell us about the future of cardiac CT

The benefits of implementing FFR-CT in clinical practice

CT calcium scoring can determine if patients need statins