CHEST Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Immersion Program October 25, 2023-Radiographic-Levine

Radiographic-Levine

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This document discusses the current non-invasive imaging modalities used for the evaluation and monitoring of pulmonary hypertension (PH). The objectives of the document are to provide an overview of the imaging tools used for assessment and monitoring of PH, introduce current imaging options for early recognition of PH, and highlight the need for an optimized combined imaging approach for evaluation and management. <br /><br />The document mentions several imaging modalities that are integral for screening, classifying, prognosticating, and monitoring PH patients. These modalities include echocardiography, chest radiography, CT scan, V/Q scan, and MRI. It also mentions that many novel imaging modalities are currently being investigated for their potential use in PH evaluation.<br /><br />The document provides information about the different imaging modalities, their techniques, and their strengths and weaknesses. It discusses the use of chest radiography, CT scan, and MRI for evaluating the size and morphology of the pulmonary arteries and the right heart chambers, which can be correlated with pulmonary artery pressure. It also mentions the use of V/Q scan for the diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).<br /><br />The document emphasizes the importance of an optimized combined imaging approach that incorporates multiple modalities to improve the accuracy of PH diagnosis and management. It suggests that imaging findings should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical and hemodynamic data to provide a comprehensive evaluation of PH patients.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the current non-invasive imaging modalities used in the evaluation of PH, highlighting their strengths and limitations. It emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and the need for further research in the field of imaging for PH evaluation.

Keywords

non-invasive imaging modalities

pulmonary hypertension

evaluation

monitoring

echocardiography

chest radiography

CT scan

V/Q scan

MRI

combined imaging approach