Coronary CT Angiography has emerged as a first-line, non-invasive imaging modality for assessing coronary anatomy, plaque burden, stenosis significance, and risk stratification. This session provides a detailed overview of the technology, acquisition protocols, interpretation strategies, and clinical applications of CCTA. With growing demand for a dedicated cardiology conference, this session equips clinicians with the practical knowledge required to integrate CCTA into diagnostic workflows.

The description covers scanner types, radiation protocols, contrast administration, heart rate optimization, motion correction, and image reconstruction techniques. Participants will learn to evaluate plaque morphology, luminal stenosis, high-risk plaque features (positive remodeling, low attenuation plaque, napkin-ring sign), and non-obstructive disease patterns. The session details how CCTA compares with stress imaging, invasive angiography, and emerging tools like FFR-CT.

A major theme focuses on applying advanced CCTA interpretation techniques in daily practice. This includes identifying artifact mimics, assessing bypass grafts and stents, evaluating anomalous coronary origins, and integrating CCTA findings with clinical risk scores. Participants will also understand how CCTA improves decision-making in stable chest pain, intermediate-risk patients, young populations, and unclear presentations.

Future directions include photon-counting CT, automated plaque quantification, machine learning triage, and hybrid imaging combining CCTA with perfusion CT or PET. By the end, attendees will be ready to use CCTA confidently in diverse clinical settings.