The Donut of Destiny -- a podcast that explores new hot topics in cardiovascular CT. Grab a quick bite of the latest happenings. Created by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography's FIRST committee. Music by Jason Lee.
educationhealthfitness
About the host
Unknown Host hosts Donut of Destiny, a education show with 75 episodes published.
Recent episodes
Our AI reads these to draft pitches
Personal Finance for Early Career
Aug 12, 202644mEp. 8S6
Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by FiRST committee members and liaisons Shruti Hegde, MD; En-Haw Wu, MD and Marcus Chen, MD to explore topics in personal finance for early career physicians. To provide his expertise
Advanced Training Statement - Writers' and Trainees' perspectives
Jul 1, 202636mEp. 7S6
To discuss the recently published 2025 multi-society Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by lead writer Lauren Baldassarre, MD, FSCCT, CT subcommittee memb
Two Doctors, One Mission: The Journey of Cardiac CT in Rural Texas | Sponsored episode
Jun 17, 202639mEp. 6S6
On this special industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by Dr. Brandie Williams (cardiology) and Dr. Nanette Evans (radiology) who share how they brought advanced cardiac CT imaging to a small-to
SCCT Knowledge Lab | The future of CCT: Interview with Stephan Achenbach
Jun 5, 20261h 0mEp. 5S6
In this special podcast episode, we are bringing you the audio from a previously recorded SCCT Knowledge Lab webinar featuring host Praveen Ranganath, MD interviewing Stephan Achenbach, MD, MSCCT as they explore the next
CT 3.0: Bridging the Plaque Gaps with Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT | Sponsored episode
May 22, 202645mEp. 4S6
On this special industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is again joined by the esteemed Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT to discuss the shift from "CT 1.0" to "CT 2.0" and eventually to "CT 3.0". Topics covered incl
AI and cardiac CT: Balancing innovation, accountability and human oversight
Apr 20, 202647mEp. 3S6
Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by cohost Manish Motwani, MBChB, PhD, FSCCT to facilitate a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in cardiac imaging. Panelists: Damini Dey, PhD, FSCCTArthur Shiyovich, MDAlan V
How new statements are redefining AI-QCPA | Sponsored episode
Feb 20, 202638mEp. 2S6
On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with Dr. Ron Blankstein about recent advancements in the interpretation and use of advanced plaque analysis tools based on 3 recent publications: 1. ACC S
AI-based FFRct: Conversation with Zwanger-Pesiri | Sponsored episode
Jan 21, 202653mEp. 1S6
On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD speaks with Anthony Puzelli, RT(R)(MR)(CT)(MRSO), Adam Alberti, ARRT (R)(CT)(MR)(MRSO), and Steven Mendelsohn, MD from Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology about their e
Early career perspectives: The first year as an attending
Dec 29, 202538mEp. 12S5
Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by FiRST Committee members Shruti Hegde, MD; Ady Orbach, MD, MSc; and Jonathan Pan, MD for a candid conversation on navigating the transition from cardiac imaging training into the fi
Uncovering Hidden Cardiac Risk with AI-powered Fat Attenuation Index Score (FAI-Score™) | Sponsored episode
Dec 19, 202536mEp. 11S5
On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath is joined by guest Dr. Pete Tomlins, Head of Innovation, Caristo Diagnostics, to discuss the FAI-Score, a novel imaging marker that enables doctors to see corona
Computational fluid dynamics in cardiac computed tomography: Insights into structural heart disease
Nov 25, 202519mEp. 10S5
On this episode of the Donut of Destiny, hosts Sotirios Evangelou, MD, FSCCT and Nisha Hosadurg , MBBS speak with guest Alan Vainrib, MD on how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is emerging as a powerful research tool f
Paradigm shift: Ischemia to Atheroma | Sponsored episode
Nov 14, 202547mEp. 9S5
In this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by returning guest, Amir Ahmadi, MD, FSCCT to discuss the paradigm shift from an ischemia-driven to an atheroma-driven approach to cardiovascular d
Building a Cardiac CT Program Series: Seth Uretsky | Sponsored episode
Aug 15, 202531mEp. 8S5
In this industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with Dr. Seth Uretsky from Morristown Medical Center about the growth of their multimodality cardiac imaging program. Tune in and enjoy! This episode is s
Cardiac CT in transcatheter structural heart interventions
Jun 27, 202520mEp. 7S5
Host Sotirios Evangelou, MD, FSCCT is joined by Vlasis Ninios, MD to explore the indispensable role of cardiac CT in transcatheter structural heart interventions. From planning TAVI and TMVR to assessing tricuspid valve
Building a Cardiac CT Program - David Furman | Sponsored episode
Jun 20, 202531mEp. 6S5
On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD continues the "Building a Cardiac CT Program" series through a conversation with David Furman, MD the cardiothoracic imaging division director at St. Lukes U
Role of stress cardiac CT perfusion
May 30, 202522mEp. 5S5
Host Sotirios Evangelou, MD, FSCCT is joined by Gianluca Pontone, MD, PhD, FSCCT to explore the evolving role of stress cardiac CT perfusion, from its early limitations to today's advanced scanners capable of capturing d
CCTA for PCI-planning: SCAI-SCCT Roundtable | Sponsored episode
May 23, 202541mEp. 3S5
In this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by Yader Sandoval, MD and Jonathon Leipsic, MD, MSCCT, the chair and co-chair of the recently published inter-society roundtable document on CCTA f
Photon Counting CT | Sponsored episode
Apr 25, 202545mEp. 2S5
In this special industry-sponsored episode. host Praveen Ranganath, MD speaks with Matthew Fuld, PhD, the director of photon counting CT with Siemens Healthineers North America, about the history, development, clinical i
South Asian Populations and Cardiovascular Disease - Conversation with Dr. Dinesh Kalra
Mar 27, 202546mEp. 1S5
Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by cohost Nisha Hosadurg, MD and expert guest Dinesh Kalra, MD, FSCCT to discuss cardiovascular disease in the South Asian population through the lens of cardiac CT. Tune in and enjoy
The Transition from Training to Junior Attending
Dec 13, 202433m0
Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by FiRST committee members Dr. Anam Waheed and Dr. En-Haw Wu to discuss the transition from cardiac imaging training to the first year of attending-hood.
How do I pitch Donut of Destiny as a podcast guest?
To pitch Donut of Destiny, visit https://donutofdestiny.buzzsprout.com for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent education coverage.
Who is the host of Donut of Destiny?
Donut of Destiny is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under education (health) and has published 75 episodes.
How many episodes does Donut of Destiny have?
Donut of Destiny has published 75 episodes.
What topics does Donut of Destiny cover?
Donut of Destiny regularly covers education, health, fitness. It sits in the education category, with a health focus.
Is it hard to get booked on Donut of Destiny?
Donut of Destiny is accessible for guests with genuine education expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Is Donut of Destiny currently accepting guest pitches?
Donut of Destiny hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
How long are Donut of Destiny episodes?
Episodes of Donut of Destiny average 39 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
What guest credentials does Donut of Destiny typically look for?
Our data rates Donut of Destiny's guest bar at 80/100 (Premium tier). Established thought leaders with verified media credentials. Sign in to PitchCentric to see how your own Pod Score compares against this show.
Methodology. Booking Probability™ blends Listen Score, 30-day Virality, open-to-guests detection, and Apple ratings. Data refreshed every 60 minutes. Listen Score and Booking Probability are calculated by PitchCentric. Last enriched 2 days ago.