American Society of Nuclear Cardiology 31st Annual Scientific Session & Exhibition 2026

ASNC2026 Annual Scientific Session | Cardiac PET, SPECT, Nuclear Cardiology, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Sarcoidosis, AI & Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology 31st Annual Scientific Session & Exhibition 2026 (ASNC2026) is a comprehensive international cardiovascular imaging conference dedicated to advances in nuclear cardiology, cardiac positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), molecular imaging, artificial intelligence, and evidence-based cardiovascular diagnosis.

Organized by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), the 2026 annual meeting brings together leading nuclear cardiologists, cardiovascular imaging specialists, nuclear medicine physicians, diagnostic radiologists, researchers, technologists, and healthcare professionals to discuss emerging imaging technologies and their clinical applications.

The main conference took place September 16–19, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, followed by a virtual scientific program on September 26, 2026, focused on nuclear cardiology imaging techniques and standards.

The ASNC2026 Annual Scientific Session explores important developments in PET and SPECT imaging, next-generation radiopharmaceuticals, quantitative myocardial blood flow assessment, advanced cardiac imaging software, artificial intelligence, and multimodality cardiovascular evaluation.

The program places special emphasis on cardiac amyloidosis, heart failure, cardiac sarcoidosis, infection and inflammation, coronary atherosclerosis, myocardial ischemia, nonischemic cardiomyopathies, and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic disease.

In addition to clinical imaging, the meeting addresses laboratory quality, radiation safety, standardized imaging protocols, coding, reimbursement, regulatory compliance, workforce development, and professional advancement.

Through expert lectures, scientific research presentations, clinical case discussions, interactive debates, hands-on software workshops, and practical imaging education, the program connects contemporary cardiovascular imaging science with everyday clinical practice.

Course Details

• Course: American Society of Nuclear Cardiology 31st Annual Scientific Session & Exhibition 2026
• Abbreviation: ASNC2026
• Official Program: ASNC2026 Annual Scientific Session & Exhibition
• Organizer: American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
• Main Meeting Dates: September 16–19, 2026
• Additional Virtual Program: September 26, 2026
• Original Venue: Caesars Palace
• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Original Format: Hybrid Scientific Meeting
• Primary Specialty: Cardiology
• Subspecialty: Nuclear Cardiology
• Additional Focus: Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac PET, SPECT, Cardiovascular Imaging, Heart Failure and Molecular Imaging
• Language: English
• Original Educational Methods: Scientific Lectures, Clinical Cases, Research Abstracts, Expert Debates, Interactive Workshops and Technology Demonstrations
• Official Meeting OnDemand: Separately offered by ASNC
• Official OnDemand Accreditation: Up to 26 CME Credits, subject to ASNC requirements
• MedicalAmboss Digital File Inventory: Not Independently Verified

The original conference included in-person sessions, virtual presentations, and hands-on activities. These components should not automatically be considered part of any separately distributed recordings package.

Scientific Program Leadership

Paul Cremer, MD, MS

ASNC2026 Program Chair

Brett Sperry, MD, FASNC

Program Vice Chair

Roxana Campisi, MD, MASNC

International Vice Chair

The program committee includes experts in cardiac PET, SPECT, amyloidosis, molecular imaging, advanced tracers, myocardial ischemia, cardiovascular inflammation, and nuclear cardiology practice.

Target Audience

The conference is intended for healthcare professionals involved in cardiovascular imaging, diagnosis, and disease management.

The target audience includes:

• Nuclear Cardiologists
• General Cardiologists
• Nuclear Medicine Physicians
• Diagnostic Radiologists
• Cardiovascular Imaging Specialists
• Heart Failure Specialists
• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologists
• Interventional Cardiologists
• Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Rheumatologists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Cardiac PET Specialists
• Cardiac SPECT Specialists
• Nuclear Medicine Technologists
• Cardiovascular Technologists
• Cardiac Sonographers
• Cardiovascular Nurses
• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nuclear Cardiology Fellows
• Cardiology Fellows
• Radiology Residents
• Clinical Researchers
• Imaging Laboratory Administrators

Learning Objectives

The scientific program supports the following educational goals:

1. Evaluate emerging PET and SPECT radiotracers for myocardial perfusion, cardiac amyloidosis, inflammation, and myocardial fibrosis.
2. Understand how artificial intelligence may improve cardiovascular image reconstruction, interpretation, workflow, and laboratory efficiency.
3. Apply multimodality imaging principles when evaluating cardiac amyloidosis, nonischemic cardiomyopathies, and heart failure.
4. Differentiate cardiac infection from sterile inflammation using FDG-PET and complementary imaging techniques.
5. Interpret quantitative myocardial blood flow and myocardial flow reserve measurements within clinical cardiovascular assessment.
6. Review contemporary imaging approaches to coronary atherosclerosis and myocardial ischemia.
7. Identify technical considerations affecting image quality, including attenuation correction, acquisition protocols, and artifacts.
8. Explore emerging nuclear cardiology technologies and radiopharmaceutical developments.
9. Apply evidence-based imaging principles to risk stratification and treatment planning.
10. Understand laboratory management, reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.
11. Evaluate the role of cardiac PET and SPECT in the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic continuum.
12. Improve multidisciplinary collaboration among cardiovascular imaging professionals.

Comprehensive ASNC2026 Scientific Program

The following sections organize the officially published scientific tracks and selected named sessions. The clinical explanations expand on the session topics and do not represent an independently verified inventory of retailer-supplied videos.

Track I – Artificial Intelligence, Technology and Emerging Radiotracers

Next-Generation Technology in Nuclear Cardiology

This scientific area examines emerging technologies affecting cardiac nuclear imaging.

Relevant topics include:

• PET Detector Technology
• SPECT Imaging Systems
• Digital Imaging
• Image Reconstruction
• Cardiac Imaging Software
• Artificial Intelligence
• Imaging Informatics
• Workflow Optimization
• Diagnostic Precision

The Pipeline of Cardiac PET Tracers

Reviews emerging radiopharmaceuticals and their potential clinical applications.

Important areas include:

• F-18 Perfusion Tracers
• Rubidium-82
• Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
• Cardiac Amyloid Imaging
• Inflammation Imaging
• Molecular Imaging
• Tracer Development
• Clinical Translation

Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Cardiology

The program includes education on the growing role of AI in cardiovascular imaging.

Relevant considerations include:

• AI-Assisted Reconstruction
• Automated Image Analysis
• Perfusion Quantification
• Clinical Interpretation
• Quality Control
• Reporting
• Laboratory Workflow
• Clinical Validation

SPECT Flow and Whole-Body PET

Examines technologies that may expand the diagnostic capabilities of nuclear cardiology.

Track II – Cardiac Amyloidosis and Heart Failure

Amyloidosis Center of Excellence and Multispecialty Involvement

This session explores the development of multidisciplinary cardiac amyloidosis services.

Relevant topics include:

• Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
• Cardiac Amyloid Imaging
• Multidisciplinary Care
• Specialist Referral
• Imaging Protocols
• Disease Monitoring
• Clinical Management

Rapid-Fire Cases: Amyloidosis and Heart Failure

A case-oriented educational format examining challenging clinical presentations.

Multimodality Imaging in Cardiac Amyloidosis

Relevant concepts include:

• Bone-Avid Radiotracer Scintigraphy
• SPECT Imaging
• Echocardiography
• Cardiac MRI
• Diagnostic Algorithms
• Interpretation Pitfalls
• Amyloidosis Phenocopies
• Disease Assessment

Nuclear Cardiology in Nonischemic Cardiomyopathies

An official plenary topic addressing nuclear imaging beyond ischemic heart disease.

Relevant clinical areas include:

• Nonischemic Cardiomyopathies
• Cardiac Amyloidosis
• Cardiac Sarcoidosis
• Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy
• Molecular Imaging
• Risk Assessment

Track III – Infection and Inflammation, Including Sarcoidosis

Cardiac FDG-PET Imaging: Not All That Glitters Is Inflammation

Examines the interpretation of fluorodeoxyglucose PET in cardiovascular disease.

Relevant concepts include:

• FDG-PET
• Myocardial Inflammation
• Physiological Myocardial Uptake
• Patient Preparation
• Image Interpretation
• False-Positive Findings
• Diagnostic Specificity

Challenges in Reading FDG-PET in Cardiovascular Infections

Reviews complex imaging findings involving cardiovascular infection.

Important areas include:

• Infective Endocarditis
• Cardiac Device Infection
• Prosthetic Material Infection
• Vascular Graft Infection
• Inflammatory Mimics
• Multimodality Assessment

Complex Cases with FDG-PET in Cardiovascular Infections

This case-oriented session emphasizes practical diagnostic interpretation and correlation with clinical information.

Cardiac Sarcoidosis Imaging

Relevant considerations include:

• Cardiac Sarcoidosis
• FDG-PET Imaging
• Myocardial Inflammation
• Perfusion Abnormalities
• Cardiac MRI
• Treatment Monitoring
• Clinical Risk Assessment

Track IV – Myocardial Ischemia and Atherosclerosis

Myocardial Blood Flow and Flow Reserve – From Concept to Console

This session examines quantitative myocardial blood flow imaging.

Important concepts include:

• Myocardial Blood Flow
• Myocardial Flow Reserve
• PET Quantification
• Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
• Dynamic Imaging
• Quantitative Interpretation
• Clinical Applications

When to Revascularize: Plaque, Ischemia, Flow and Beyond

Reviews contemporary considerations in selecting patients for coronary revascularization.

Relevant themes include:

• Coronary Atherosclerosis
• Plaque Assessment
• Myocardial Ischemia
• Coronary Blood Flow
• Clinical Risk Stratification
• Treatment Selection
• Revascularization Decisions

Myocardial Viability: Evidence, Controversies and an Imaging Showdown

Examines myocardial viability imaging and its relationship to clinical management.

Important subjects include:

• Myocardial Viability
• PET Imaging
• SPECT Imaging
• Cardiac MRI
• Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
• Viable Myocardium
• Clinical Outcomes
• Treatment Decisions

Cases with Aces: SPECT Myocardial Perfusion – Challenging Cases from Around the Globe

A case-based educational session addressing challenging SPECT perfusion studies.

Multimodality Approach to Ischemic Non-Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease

Examines imaging considerations in coronary conditions not primarily caused by atherosclerosis.

Track V – Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Medicine

Imaging the Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Continuum: The Expanding Role of Nuclear Cardiology

This ASNC2026 plenary topic explores how nuclear cardiovascular imaging can contribute to evaluating complex cardiometabolic disease.

Relevant areas include:

• Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
• Diabetes
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Obesity
• Coronary Risk
• Myocardial Perfusion
• Quantitative Blood Flow
• Multimodality Imaging
• Cardiovascular Risk Stratification

The educational emphasis is on integrating imaging with broader cardiovascular disease assessment.

Track VI – Hands-On Nuclear Cardiology Imaging Workshops

The original meeting included interactive software-based training sessions.

Mastering F-18 Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Protocols and Interpretation

Relevant topics include:

• F-18 PET Perfusion
• Tracer Protocols
• Image Acquisition
• Interpretation
• Quantitative Imaging
• Clinical Applications

Myocardial Blood Flow & Perfusion Imaging with F-18 and Rubidium – Emory Toolbox Software

Examines software-based approaches to perfusion and blood flow analysis.

Myocardial Blood Flow Imaging (PET & SPECT) – Cedars-Sinai Software

Focuses on image processing and quantitative flow assessment.

Amyloid Imaging (SPECT) and Sarcoid Imaging (PET) – INVIA Software

Reviews software applications relevant to amyloid and inflammatory imaging.

Myocardial Blood Flow Imaging (PET) – INVIA Software

Examines PET blood flow quantification and imaging workflow.

Myocardial Blood Flow & Perfusion Imaging with F-18 – Cedars-Sinai Software

Explores F-18 PET perfusion imaging through practical software-based education.

Recording Scope: Hands-on activities originally involved interactive software use. Video recordings, where available, do not necessarily reproduce licensed software access or hands-on participation.

Track VII – Imaging Techniques and Standards

CT in Nuclear Cardiology: Attenuation Correction, Mapping, and Calcium Scoring

Original Virtual Program: September 26, 2026

Reviews the role of CT in nuclear cardiology.

Important areas include:

• CT Attenuation Correction
• Coronary Calcium Scoring
• Anatomical Mapping
• Image Registration
• Hybrid Imaging
• Technical Quality

Beyond Perfusion – PET/SPECT/CT for Infection, Sarcoid, and Amyloid Imaging

Examines disease-specific molecular imaging and hybrid imaging applications.

Optimizing Cardiac SPECT MPI – From Stress Performance to Findings That Change Management

Reviews technical and interpretive aspects of myocardial perfusion SPECT.

Relevant topics include:

• Stress Testing
• SPECT Acquisition
• Image Quality
• Motion Artifacts
• Attenuation Correction
• Perfusion Defects
• Diagnostic Reporting
• Clinical Decision-Making

Track VIII – Research and Late-Breaking Scientific Education

Oral Abstracts

The meeting included scientific research presentations in:

• Amyloidosis and Heart Failure
• Myocardial Ischemia and Atherosclerosis
• Technology and Tracers
• Instrumentation and Software
• Infection and Inflammation

Barry L. Zaret Young Investigator Awards Competition

Provides a scientific platform for emerging investigators in cardiovascular imaging.

Rapid-Fire and Lightning-Round Cases

The conference included rapid clinical discussions examining nuclear cardiology imaging findings and challenging cases.

These formats support diagnostic reasoning and discussion of imaging limitations.

Track IX – Laboratory Management, Reimbursement and Quality

Billing, Compliance, and the Future of Nuclear Cardiology Reimbursement

Examines financial and regulatory considerations affecting cardiac imaging services.

Relevant topics include:

• Nuclear Cardiology Coding
• Reimbursement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Laboratory Operations
• Quality Management
• Service Sustainability
• Clinical Documentation

Getting It Right at the Table – Technologist Strategies for High-Quality Cardiac SPECT & PET

Focuses on technical excellence in nuclear cardiology.

Important areas include:

• Patient Preparation
• Imaging Protocols
• Stress Testing
• PET Acquisition
• SPECT Acquisition
• Artifact Recognition
• Quality Assurance
• Image Optimization

Track X – Career and Professional Development

The ASNC2026 program also addresses professional growth and collaboration.

Relevant educational areas include:

• Nuclear Cardiology Career Development
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Professional Leadership
• Mentorship
• Imaging Laboratory Practice
• Healthcare Team Communication
• Research Development

Major Topics Covered

• ASNC2026 Annual Scientific Session
• American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Cardiac PET
• Cardiac SPECT
• Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
• Molecular Cardiovascular Imaging
• F-18 Perfusion Tracers
• Rubidium-82
• Cardiac Amyloidosis
• ATTR Cardiomyopathy
• Heart Failure
• Cardiac Sarcoidosis
• FDG-PET
• Cardiovascular Infection
• Infective Endocarditis Imaging
• Myocardial Inflammation
• Myocardial Ischemia
• Coronary Atherosclerosis
• Myocardial Blood Flow
• Myocardial Flow Reserve
• Microvascular Dysfunction
• Myocardial Viability
• Cardiorenal-Metabolic Syndrome
• Artificial Intelligence
• Imaging Informatics
• Hybrid PET/CT
• SPECT/CT
• Attenuation Correction
• Coronary Calcium Scoring
• Nuclear Cardiology Software
• Imaging Artifacts
• Radiopharmaceuticals
• Quality Assurance
• Laboratory Management
• Clinical Research

Clinical Applications of Cardiac PET and SPECT

Cardiac PET and SPECT provide valuable information about myocardial perfusion, cardiac disease, and selected molecular processes.

The conference reviews technological developments, disease-specific imaging protocols, quantitative measurements, and integration of findings into clinical care.

Quantitative Myocardial Blood Flow

Quantitative flow assessment is an important area in nuclear cardiology.

The program includes clinical education on myocardial blood flow, myocardial flow reserve, perfusion interpretation, and their relevance to coronary artery disease and microvascular dysfunction.

Cardiac Amyloidosis and Infiltrative Disease

Nuclear imaging plays an important role in selected patients with suspected transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

The program reviews amyloid imaging, multimodality assessment, diagnostic pitfalls, clinical referral, and emerging approaches to disease monitoring.

Infection, Inflammation and Sarcoidosis

FDG-PET imaging has important applications in selected inflammatory and infectious cardiovascular conditions.

The program examines clinical protocols, patient preparation, interpretation pitfalls, and integration with other imaging methods.

Imaging Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Advances in imaging hardware, radiopharmaceuticals, reconstruction algorithms, and artificial intelligence continue to influence nuclear cardiology.

The ASNC2026 curriculum addresses technological innovation alongside clinical implementation and quality control.

Continuing Medical Education

The original ASNC2026 Meeting OnDemand is separately offered by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

The official on-demand activity offers opportunities to earn up to 26 CME Credits, subject to registration, eligible participation, and provider completion requirements.

Accreditation and professional development benefits associated with the original conference or official on-demand program do not automatically accompany separately distributed educational materials.

Important CME Notice

Purchasing separately distributed educational files through MedicalAmboss does not itself provide:

• Official ASNC CME Credits
• MOC Points
• Continuing Education Certificates
• ASNC Membership
• Original Conference Registration
• Official OnDemand Platform Access
• Licensed Imaging Software
• Interactive Hands-On Workshop Participation
• Publisher-Hosted Educational Benefits

Why This Course Is Relevant

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology 31st Annual Scientific Session & Exhibition 2026 provides an extensive educational review of the rapidly evolving field of nuclear cardiology.

Its multidisciplinary curriculum combines advances in cardiac PET and SPECT, myocardial blood flow quantification, molecular imaging, cardiac amyloidosis, inflammation, artificial intelligence, emerging tracers, and cardiovascular risk assessment.

The meeting is especially relevant to nuclear cardiologists, cardiovascular imaging specialists, nuclear medicine physicians, diagnostic radiologists, heart failure specialists, imaging technologists, and other professionals involved in cardiovascular diagnosis and management.

Official Program Reference and MedicalAmboss Purchase Scope

Official ASNC2026 Conference:

https://www.asnc.org/event/asnc2026-annual-scientific-session-exhibition/

Official ASNC2026 Scientific Program:

https://www.asnc.org/education-events/annual-scientific-session/program-info/

ASNC Education and Official OnDemand Information:

https://www.asnc.org/education-events/

These sources describe the original conference, educational tracks, scientific topics, original meeting dates, and official on-demand educational opportunities.

The exact number and completeness of files included in a separately distributed MedicalAmboss package have not been independently verified.

MedicalAmboss File Scope: This listing describes the original scientific program for educational reference. Official ASNC registration, CME or MOC credits, certificates, membership, software licenses, workshops, accounts, and publisher streaming access are not included unless explicitly listed as store files.

Short Description

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology 31st Annual Scientific Session & Exhibition 2026 (ASNC2026) provides comprehensive education in cardiac PET, SPECT, nuclear cardiology, molecular imaging, cardiac amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, myocardial perfusion, artificial intelligence, and emerging cardiovascular imaging technologies.

Held September 16–19, 2026, in Las Vegas, with additional virtual programming on September 26, the original ASNC scientific meeting features expert presentations, clinical cases, research abstracts, and imaging technology discussions.

Topics

• Mario Verani Memorial Lecture, Presidential Addresses, and ASNC Award Presentations

• ASNC2026 Keynote Lecture: On Calling – Preserving the Sanctity of Medicine in Changing Times

• Next Generation Technology in Nuclear Cardiology

• Myocardial Blood Flow and Flow Reserve – From Concept to Console

• CME Breakfast Symposium: Early Diagnosis of ATTR CM – An Evolving Story

• ASNC Awards: Imaging the Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Continuum – The Expanding Role of Nuclear Cardiology

• ASNC Awards and Plenary: Nuclear Cardiology in Nonischemic Cardiomyopathies

• The Pipeline of Cardiac PET Tracers

• Cardiac FDG PET Imaging: Not All That Glitters Is Inflammation

• Challenges in Reading FDG-PET in Cardiovascular Infections

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiac Sarcoidosis – Current and Future of Complex Disease

• When to Revascularize: Plaque, Ischemia, Flow and Beyond

• Myocardial Viability: Evidence, Controversies and an Imaging Showdown

• Back to Basics: Imaging and Non-Imaging Stress Testing

• Translating AI Into Clinical Practice

• The Evolving Role of the Advanced Imaging Reader

• The Year in Evidence: Practice-Changing Science from JNC

• Late-Breaking Clinical Science

• Barry L. Zaret Young Investigator Awards Competition

• Amyloidosis Center of Excellence and Multispecialty Involvement

• Team-Based Care and the Nuclear Cardiology Patient Journey

• Billing, Compliance, and the Future of Nuclear Cardiology Reimbursement

• Charting Your Course: Jobs, Research, and Leadership in Nuclear Cardiology

• Lunch and Learn (Sponsored by Bracco Diagnostics): A New Century for Cardiac PET – Blood Flow Quantification as a Roadmap to Treatment

• Getting It Right at the Table: Technologist Strategies for High-Quality Cardiac SPECT & PET

• Virtual Track – CT in Nuclear Cardiology: Attenuation Correction, Mapping and Calcium Scoring (V101)

• Virtual Track – Beyond Perfusion: PET/SPECT/CT for Infection, Sarcoid, and Amyloid Imaging (V102)

• Virtual Track – Optimizing Cardiac SPECT MPI: From Stress Performance to Findings That Change Management (V103)

• Scientific Abstracts & Case Presentations:

  • Rapid-Fire Cases: Amyloidosis and Heart Failure

  • Oral Abstracts: Amyloidosis and Heart Failure

  • Oral Abstracts: Myocardial Ischemia and Atherosclerosis

  • Oral Abstracts: Technology, Tracers, Instrumentation, Software

  • Rapid Fire Cases: Myocardial Ischemia and Atherosclerosis

  • Lightning Round Cases: Infection and Inflammation (includes Sarcoidosis)

  • Lightning Round Cases: Myocardial Ischemia and Atherosclerosis

  • Rapid Fire Cases: Infection and Inflammation (includes Sarcoidosis)

  • Rapid-Fire Cases: Infection and Inflammation (includes Sarcoidosis) and Technology, Tracers, Instrumentation, Software

  • Oral Abstracts: Infection and Inflammation (includes Sarcoidosis)