A Coffee Break with Shantanu Sengupta

With Giovanni Benfari, University of Verona, Verona - Italy, Marija Brestovac, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb - Croatia and Andreea Motoc, University Hospital (UZ) Brussels, Brussels - Belgium.  The second episode of the EACVI Journal Club podcast is dedicated to the MAPLE-HCM trial—comparing aficamten with metoprolol in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and LVOT obstruction—alongside a methodological discussion on how to approach sample size calculation in clinical trials.

With Novi Yanti Sari, Siloam Hospitals Group, Jakarta - Indonesia and Gianluca Pontone, Monzino Cardiology Centre, Milan - Italy. In this episode of advances in cardiovascular imaging, Novi Yanti Sari welcomes Gianluca Pontone to discuss the paper "Redefining the risk of major arrhythmic events in non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy: insights from the DERIVATE-NICM study". The discussion focuses on the role of cardiac magnetic resonance, late gadolinium enhancement pattern distribution, and the DERIVATE Risk Score 2.0 for improving arrhythmic risk stratification and implantable cardioverter defibrillator selection in patients with non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy. More information here: https://academic.oup.com/ehjcimaging/article/26/10/1609/8217429 

With Alexander Gall, University of East Anglia, Norwich - UK and Pankaj Garg, University of East Anglia, Norwich - UK. In this episode of Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging, Alexander Gall hosts Pankaj Garg to discuss the recent article on cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in mitral valve disease published in the European Heart Journal. More information here: https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae801

With Nuno Cardim, Hospital CUF Descobertas, S.A., Lisbon - Portugal and Mariana Brandao, Hospital Universitario Puerta De Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid - Spain. In this episode of advances in cardiovascular imaging, Mariana Brandao hosts Nuno Cardim to discuss the recently published EACVI consensus statement on the role of multimodality cardiac imaging in the management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The conversation provides a timely update on how advances in imaging are reshaping the diagnostic and clinical landscape of this complex disease. More information here: https://academic.oup.com/ehjcimaging/article/27/3/369/8313597 

With Caroline van der Heijningen, University Hospital Antwerp, Edegem - Belgium and Elif Sade, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh - USA. In this episode of Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging, Caroline van der Heijningen welcomes Elif Sade, lead author of the joint EACVI–EHRA clinical consensus document on multimodality imaging of the left atrium and left atrial appendage. The discussion provides an expert overview of the scientific rationale behind the document and its relevance in contemporary cardiovascular practice, particularly as an imaging companion to recent ESC guidelines on atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease. More information here

With Domenico Galzerano, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia and Shantanu Sengupta, Nagpur - India. In this episode of EACVI Coffee Break With, Domenico Galzerano launches the first interview of 2026, introducing a new series designed to connect the imaging community with global leaders in cardiovascular imaging. Joined by Shantanu Sengupta, President of the Indian Academy of Echocardiography, the conversation explores a distinguished career shaped by more than two decades of dedication to cardiac imaging and a longstanding fascination with ventricular mechanics.

With Vassilios Vassiliou, University of East Anglia, Norwich - UK and Sarah Birkhoelzer, University Dorset Hospital, Bournemouth - UK. In this episode of EACVI Cardio Talk On-the-Go, Sarah Birkhoelzer and Vass Vassiliou speak about the ESC consensus statement on cardiovascular disease prevention and management in the COVID-19 era. The discussion focuses on COVID-19 as a long-term cardiovascular risk, with complications such as myocarditis, heart failure, arrhythmias, thrombosis, autonomic dysfunction, and cardiac Long COVID. The episode emphasises the pivotal role of cardiovascular imaging in post-COVID care, including echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing for diagnosis, risk stratification, rehabilitation planning, and return-to-exercise decisions. Key themes include the importance of prevention strategies, vaccination, and guideline-directed therapy, alongside practical considerations for imaging specialists and clinicians managing persistent symptoms after infection.

With Sarah Birkhoelzer, University Dorset Hospital, Bournemouth - UK, Nina Ajmone Marsan, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden - The Netherlands, Mark Dweck, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - UK, and Mark Westwood, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London - UK. In this episode of EACVI Cardio Talk On-the-Go, Sarah Birkhoelzer is joined by the three EACVI Vice-Presidents: Nina Ajmone Marsan, Mark Dweck, and Mark Westwood. Together, they provide a special summary of the EACVI Congress that took place in December 2025. They delve into the key scientific messages emerging from the conference and discuss how EACVI continues to shape the future of cardiovascular imaging through collaboration, innovation, and education. This episode sets the stage for an in-depth discussion on the conference highlights, multidisciplinary perspectives, and the evolving role of imaging in modern cardiology. Listeners are invited to stay connected with the EACVI community and engage with the society throughout their learning journey.

With Giovanni Benfari, University of Verona, Verona - Italy and Sonia Borodzicz-Jazdzyk, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw - Poland. The first episode of the EACVI Journal Club podcast is dedicated to the topic of diagnostic accuracy in cardiovascular imaging.

With Emma Lane, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust - UK, and Sarah Birkhoelzer, University Dorset Hospital, Bournemouth - UK. In this episode of EACVI Cardio Talk On-the-Go, Sarah Birkhoelzer and Emma Lane preview the highlights of the EACVI 2025 Congress, taking place in Vienna from 11 to 13 December.  The conversation explores why EACVI has become the leading international meeting for multimodality cardiovascular imaging and what attendees can expect from this year's expanded and redesigned programme. Sarah and Emma discuss the congress's evolution into a fully integrated imaging meeting, uniting echocardiography, CMR, CT, and nuclear cardiology. They introduce major new features—including the Imaging Training Hub, hands-on practical sessions, a stronger focus on AI, and an enhanced early-career and allied health track. They also highlight key sessions in echo, CMR, and CT, from tricuspid regurgitation and cardio-oncology to spectral CT, acute coronary syndromes, and cardiomyopathies. The episode emphasises EACVI's commitment to multidisciplinary learning, practical skill-building, and fostering connections across the imaging community. Whether you are a trainee, technologist, nurse, or experienced imager, Sarah and Emma make a compelling case that EACVI 2025 is the must-attend meeting for anyone shaping the future of cardiovascular imaging. Tune in for an engaging preview that will help you plan your visit—and inspire you to join the imaging community in Vienna this December.