Modern Cardiac Imaging provides a multidimensional view of heart structure, function, perfusion, and tissue characteristics, underpinning nearly every area of cardiovascular practice. This session offers a panoramic overview of echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and nuclear cardiology, emphasizing how to choose the right modality for the right question. Participants will examine how imaging guides screening, diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment planning in coronary disease, cardiomyopathies, valvular heart disease, congenital anomalies, and heart failure. The emphasis is on practical, clinical decision-making rather than technology in isolation.

As cardiovascular diagnostics grow more complex, many clinicians turn to a broad cardiology conference to stay aligned with guidelines and best practices. This session reviews the strengths and limitations of each imaging modality, including accessibility, radiation exposure, contrast considerations, and diagnostic performance. Attendees will explore real-world scenarios—such as evaluating chest pain, quantifying valvular lesions, assessing cardiomyopathy etiologies, and planning structural interventions—to see how imaging choices affect downstream management. Multimodality case discussions will show how combining techniques can resolve diagnostic uncertainty and refine treatment strategies.

A key focus is on delivering truly multimodality cardiovascular imaging within coordinated service lines. Participants will learn how to structure collaborative teams of cardiologists, radiologists, and technologists, and how to implement standardized protocols and reporting templates. The session addresses workflow issues like lab scheduling, triaging requests, and ensuring that reports are both technically accurate and clinically actionable. Attention is also given to quality assurance, accreditation requirements, and training pathways for imaging specialists.

The session concludes with a look toward the future—quantitative mapping, strain imaging, CT-FFR, PET-MR, and AI-driven analysis that can enhance precision and efficiency. Attendees will consider how to evaluate new imaging tools critically and incorporate them responsibly into practice. By the end, participants will have a structured mental model for selecting, interpreting, and applying cardiac imaging studies to improve patient outcomes.