Nuclear Cardiology Now:
Middle East Conference
Nov. 14-15, 2025
Jointly organized by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the Emirates Cardiac Society, this 2-day virtual conference centers on the latest advancements in nuclear cardiology and evidence-based treatment options for patients with suspected cardiovascular disease. Featuring modern lectures, case-based learning, and interactive panel discussions, is aimed at helping cardiologists improve their skills and knowledge. The goal of the conference is to enhance patient care and outcomes.
In collaboration with the Saudi Heart Association and the Kuwait Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging,
Registration Rates
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Early Registration Rates in USD (Through Nov. 13, 2025)
Physicians GCC, US, UK, & Europe………………..$15
Physicians Non-GCC………………..$5
Non-Physicians – GCC, US, UK, & Europe……………….$5
Non-Physicians – Non-GCC Trainees………………$3
Onsite Registration Rates in USD (Nov. 13-15, 2025)
Physicians GCC, US, UK, & Europe………………..$20
Physicians Non-GCC………………..$10
Non-Physicians – GCC, US, UK, & Europe………………..$7
Non-Physicians – Non-GCC Trainees………………$5
Program Chair
Mouaz H. Al-Mallah, MD, MSc, MASNC
ASNC Past President
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Houston, Texas, USA
Program Co-Chairs
Firas Al Badarin, MD, MSc, FASNC
Head, Imaging Working Group, ECS
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ahmed Aljizeeri, MD, FASNC
King Abdulaziz Cardiac Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Agenda
Day 1: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 | |||
Time (US EDT) | Presentation | Presenter | Moderator |
7:45 am | Welcome Remarks and Opening Ceremony | Mouaz Al-Mallah; Panithaya Chareonthaitawee; Juwairia Alali; Diana Paez | |
8:00 am | Practical Approach to CAD Assessment in 2025: A Patient-First Approach | Marcelo Di Carli | Mouaz Al-Mallah; Safaa Al Mohdar; Mirvat Alasang |
8:45 am | Recent Advances in Nuclear Cardiology 15-min presentations, followed by 15-min discussion 1. PET FDG for infection 2. Amyloid imaging (PET and SPECT) 3. Incorporation of MBF in routine practice and impact on patient outcomes | 1. Paola Erba; 2. Firas Al Badarin; 3. Ahmed Aljizeer | Wael Aljaroudi; Aiman Smer; Ahmed Alsaileek |
9:45 am | Break (30 minutes) | ||
10:15 am | Case-based Discussion: Case 1: Normal MPI and CAC >400 Case 2: Abnormal MPI prior to non-cardiac surgey Case 3: Abnormal MPI in patient with CKD Case 4: SPECT Myocardial Blood Flow Reserve | 1. Mouaz Al-Mallah; 2. Shady Abohashem; 3. Mais Al Halaseh; 4. Muhammad Inamullah Nouman | Masoud Garashi; Rami Doukky; Lawrence Phillips |
Day 2: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 | |||
8:00 am | Plenary: Novel 18F PET MPI: Opportunities and Challenges Around the Globe | Panithaya Chareonthaitawee | Mouaz Al-Mallah; Adel Allam; Khalsa Al-Nabhani |
8:45 am | Town Hall: Challenges Facing Nuclear Cardiology in the Middle East 1. Competition with other modalities 2. Cost 3. Expertise 4. Access to PET 5. Limited research: How can the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology help | Panelists: Panithaya Chareonthaitawee; Jamieson Bourque Ghulam Syed; Malik Juweid; Khalsa Al-Nabhani; Marcelo Di Carli | Mouaz Al-Mallah; Firas Al Badarin; Ahmed Aljizeeri Panelist and audience to ask questions |
9:30 am | Break (30 minutes) | ||
10:00 am | Case-based Discussion: Case 1: Viability in ischemic cardiomyopathy Case 2: PET FDG in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy Case 3: Concomitant AS and ATTR-CM Case 4: ANOCA: Role of PET Case 5: Transplant vasculopathy | 1. Ahmed ‘Sami’ Abuzaid; 2. Moath Alfawara; 3. Hassan Khan; 4. Fahad Alrashidi 5. Mahmoud Al Rifai | Wael Jaber; Sabha Bhatti |
11:00 am | Closing remarks | ||
Please visit the conference website for complete program information and to register.
Event Format
Live Virtual Meeting
Event Category
Meeting/Conference
