Seeing CAD Clearly ๐Ÿ”โค๏ธ: Plaque, Perfusion, Prognosis ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ“ˆ

03/12/2025 6 min
Seeing CAD Clearly ๐Ÿ”โค๏ธ: Plaque, Perfusion, Prognosis ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ“ˆ

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Episode Synopsis

๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ’“ Chronic Coronary Artery Disease: Seeing What Matters Before It Hurts ย  Just finished reviewing the 2025 Lancet paper on contemporary non-invasive imaging for chronic CAD, and the message is striking: how we see the heart shapes how well we save it. ย  From CT angiography that unmasks non-obstructive plaque ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธโžก๏ธ๐Ÿซ€ to stress PET/CMR that maps true ischemia under load ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ“Š, multimodality imaging is redefining diagnosis, risk, and long-term outcomes. ย  The evidence is clear: better imaging leads to better preventionโ€”and in many cases, fewer invasive procedures and fewer missed opportunities for early therapy. ย  In an era of rising cardiometabolic risk, precision imaging isn't just a toolโ€”it's a commitment to catching disease in its "quiet" phase and protecting patients long before symptoms speak. ย  Science, clarity, prevention. ๐Ÿ”ฌโœจโค๏ธ

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