CT coronary angiography: what we need to know

By Dr Gosia Wamil
Cardiology

Dr Malgorzata (Gosia) Wamil, PhD is an Oxford-trained, internationally recognised consultant cardiologist. She practices at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London and the Manor Hospital in Oxford. Her clinical specialities are heart failure and the precise application of non-invasive cardiac imaging techniques, including cardiovascular MRI, cardiac CT, and advanced echocardiography (trans-oesophageal echocardiography, bubble echocardiography, contrast echocardiography, 3D echocardiography, and stress echo).
 
Dr Wamil’s extensive expertise has been honed through years of dedicated practice and specialized training, with patients frequently asking her for a second opinion. Dr Wamil pursued comprehensive cardiology training at the Oxford University Hospitals between 2008 and 2017. This rigorous program encompassed fellowships in cardiovascular medicine, advanced cardiac imaging, heart failure and cardiomyopathies. During this period, Dr. Wamil earned internationally recognised accreditations in echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac magnetic resonance, showcasing her commitment to excellence. She has received multiple awards for her academic excellence, including fellowships and grants from esteemed organizations like the British Heart Foundation, the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging and the European Society of Cardiology.
 
Acknowledged for her academic excellence, Dr. Wamil has been honoured with multiple awards, fellowships, and grants from esteemed organizations such as the British Heart Foundation, the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, and the European Society of Cardiology. Her research journey spans the spectrum, from fundamental science and drug development (MSc and PhD in Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh 2005-2008), to pioneering proof-of-concept studies employing imaging techniques (British Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Oxford 2016-2017) and randomized clinical trials (MSc in Clinical Trials, University of Oxford 2022-2024).

Dr. Wamil is known for her cardiac MRI, CT, and advanced echocardiography expertise and is often able to combine them in ways that are transformational in the treatment of complex cardiovascular cases. Actively participating in the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, she holds a distinguished role as a member of the prestigious Leaders of Tomorrow Programme. This involvement allows her to be pivotal in organizing international teaching courses and setting standards for operating cardiac imaging departments across Europe. Her dedication to education extends to imparting knowledge and expertise to aspiring medical students and junior doctors through diverse teaching platforms and programs. 
 
In her clinical practice, Dr. Wamil excels with a uniquely effective human-centric and holistic approach to medicine with patients. Her expertise, however, extends well beyond the hands-on practice.
 
She holds the esteemed position of Honorary Senior Researcher Fellow in the Deep Medicine Department at the University of Oxford, actively contributing to ground-breaking research. As a Diabetes Pharma Committee Member at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), she co-authored national guidelines for managing heart disease in people with diabetes. In recognition of Dr. Wamil's scientific contribution, she holds the title of Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and is a member of several medical organisations such as the Royal College of Physicians, British Society of Echocardiography, and European Society of Cardiovascular Imaging and the European Heart Association.
 
 

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