Dr. Mariana Garcia-Arango
Cardiologist
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Dr. Mariana Garcia-Arango is a cardiologist at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
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Episode # 451 • 27 May 2026
CCTA, CT-FFR & AI Plaque Analysis to Personalize CAD Detection, Prevention & Management
CardioNerds Dr. Joseph Kassab, Dr. Mariana Garcia-Arango, and Dr. Christopher Mason explore the technological revolution of Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) with expert faculty Dr. Michael Gallagher. The discussion details how CCTA has evolved into a frontline diagnostic and preventive tool, moving beyond simple anatomy to incorporate physiology via CT-FFR and biology through AI-driven plaque quantification. The episode reviews landmark evidence like the SCOT-HEART and PROMISE trials, the nuances of CAD-RADS 2.0 reporting, and the emerging role of AI in monitoring treatment response and personalizing cardiovascular care. Critically, they also discuss some of the assumptions and limitations of these techniques.
Stay tuned for a matching review article to be submitted to US Cardiology Review, the official Journal of CardioNerds.
This episode was supported by an independent medical education grant from HeartFlow. All CardioNerds education is planned, produced, and reviewed solely by CardioNerds.
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