Beyond Big Hospitals: Where Cardiology Is Headed Next

In a recent TCTMD article, “Beyond Big Hospitals: Where Cardiology Is Headed Next,” Dr. Mandar Jagtap, an interventional cardiologist in Corinth, Mississippi, who uses Arineta’s SpotLight cardiac CT scanner in his practice, shares his perspective on expanding access to cardiovascular care in rural communities. Dr. Jagtap explores how office-based coronary CT angiography (CCTA) can bring advanced cardiac imaging closer to patients, reduce the need to travel to large hospital systems, and help physicians identify coronary artery disease sooner. He also highlights the potential of combining accessible imaging with telehealth, remote interpretation, and primary care to create a more proactive approach to cardiovascular disease detection and management.