Scientific Program

ASNC and Emirates Cardiac Society Present Nuclear Cardiology Now: Middle East Conference

Day 1
Friday, November 14, 2025
(UAE GMT +4)

16:45–17:00

Welcome Remarks and Opening Ceremony

17:00-17:45

Plenary: Practical Approach to CAD Assessment in 2025

A patient-first approach

17:45-18:45

Session I: Recent advances in nuclear cardiology

PET FDG for infection
Amyloid imaging (PET and SPECT)
Incorporation of MBF in routine practice and impact on patient outcomes

18:45-19:05

Product Theater — Sponsored by GE

19:05-19:15

Break

19:15-20:15

Session II: Case-based Discussion

Normal myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and coronary artery calcium >400
Abnormal MPI prior to non-cardiac surgery
Abnormal MPI in patient with chronic kidney disease
SPECT myocardial blood flow reserve

Day 2
Saturday, November 15, 2025
(UAE GMT +4)

17:00-17:45

Plenary Session: Novel F-18 PET MPI: Opportunities and Challenges Around the Globe

17:45-18:30

Session I: Town Hall: Challenges facing nuclear cardiology in the Middle East

Competition with other modalities
Cost
Expertise
Access to PET
Limited research: How can the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology help

18:30-18:50

Product Theatre sponsored by Pfizer

18:50-19:00

Break

19:00-20:00

Session II: Case-based Discussion

Case 1: Viability in ischemic cardiomyopathy

Case 2: PET FDG in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy

Case 3: Concomitant aortic stenosis and ATTR-CM

Case 4: ANOCA (angina with nonobstructive coronary arteries): Role of PET

Case 5: Transplant vasculopathy

20:00

Closing remarks