Donut of Destiny

Hosted by SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

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Oct 2026

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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.

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October 23, 2026Episode 1051 min

AI should read cardiac CT | Sponsored episode

This podcast features a debate examining the role of artificial intelligence in cardiac CT interpretation. Praveen Ranganath, MD will moderate the discussion, with Charles Taylor, PhD and Brian Ghoshhajra, MD, MBA, MSCCT serving as the expert debaters. They will explore AI’s current capabilities and limitations, physician oversight, trust and liability, access to cardiac imaging expertise, workforce implications, and how emerging technologies such as photon-counting CT may shape the future of cardiac CT interpretation. This episode is sponsored by Siemen's Healthineers. R eferences 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 those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

September 18, 2026Episode 945 min

Transforming Cardiac CT: 20 Yrs of Advancements; PCCT, AI, and Image-Guided Care | Sponsored episode

On this industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by Michael Coords, MD, FSCCT, medical director of cardiovascular imaging at RadNet and co-chair of SCCT's Health Policy Committee. They tackle topics in access to cardiac CT care, scaling operations in outpatient imaging, past and current reimbursement landscape, CT hardware advances, and automated image interpretation. Tune in and enjoy! Michael Coords, MD, FSCCT, did not receive compensation for participating in this interview. This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. R eferences 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 those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

August 28, 2026Episode 845 min

NATURE-CT: Serial Plaque Analysis

Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by co-authors of the recently published NATURE-CT study: Srikanth Krishnan, MD, MSc, FSCCT and Suvasini Lakshmanan, MD, MS. Topics include the scientific foundation of atherosclerotic plaque progression on CT, the unique contribution of NATURE-CT to our understanding of serial plaque imaging, and the future of precision cardiovascular medicine. Tune in and enjoy! NATURal history of coronary PlaquE on cardiac computed tomography in individuals without MACE or lipid-lowering therapy: NATURE-CTstudy

August 12, 2026Episode 844 min

Personal Finance for Early Career

Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by FiRST committee members and liaisons Shruti Hegde, MD; En-Haw Wu, MD and Marcus Chen, MD to explore topics in personal finance for early career physicians. To provide his expertise on these topics, the team directs their questions to Stanley Liu, MD a cardiologist and financial planner with a unique perspective on personal finance for physicians. Tune in and enjoy!

July 1, 2026Episode 736 min

Advanced Training Statement - Writers' and Trainees' perspectives

To discuss the recently published 2025 multi-society Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by lead writer Lauren Baldassarre, MD, FSCCT, CT subcommittee member Anam Waheed, MD and SCCT FiRST committee members Matt Tysarowski, MD and Kevin O'Gorman, MD.

June 17, 2026Episode 639 min

Two Doctors, One Mission: The Journey of Cardiac CT in Rural Texas | Sponsored episode

On this special industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by Dr. Brandie Williams (cardiology) and Dr. Nanette Evans (radiology) who share how they brought advanced cardiac CT imaging to a small-town community in Stephenville, TX. What began as a vision to improve access and reduce delays in diagnosis evolved into a powerful partnership that transformed patient care pathways. The conversation explores the challenges of launching new technology in a rural setting, the importance of cross-specialty collaboration, and the real impact on patient outcomes—from faster answers to fewer unnecessary procedures. Through practical insights and personal stories, this episode highlights how innovation, trust, and a shared mission can expand access to high-quality care and reshape how communities think about cardiac health. This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. R eferences 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 those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

June 5, 2026Episode 51 hr 0 min

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 webinar concluded with a live audience Q&A, offering listeners the opportunity to hear direct engagement with one of the field’s foremost experts in cardiovascular imaging.

May 22, 2026Episode 445 min

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. R eferences 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 those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

April 20, 2026Episode 347 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, FSCCT Arthur Shiyovich, MD Alan Vainrib, MD Marly 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 For more thought-provoking discussions on AI and machine learning in cardiac imaging, join us at the SCCT2026 AI and Innovations Symposium on July 9, 2026, where global experts will explore cutting-edge advances, real-world challenges and the future integration of AI into clinical practice.

February 20, 2026Episode 238 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. R eferences 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 those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

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