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- Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is characterized by elevated pressure in the pulmonary artery (over 20 mmHg) and is categorized into five groups based on similar causes and treatment approaches.
- Radiologists are crucial in the assessment and management of PH, working alongside other specialists to provide comprehensive care.
- A working group from the Fleischner Society focused on imaging techniques like CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine to determine their effectiveness in diagnosing PH, understanding its causes, assessing severity, and planning treatment.
Article Abstract
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is defined by a mean pulmonary artery pressure greater than 20 mmHg and classified into five different groups sharing similar pathophysiologic mechanisms, haemodynamic characteristics, and therapeutic management. Radiologists play a key role in the multidisciplinary assessment and management of PH. A working group was formed from within the Fleischner Society based on expertise in the imaging and/or management of patients with PH, as well as experience with methodologies of systematic reviews. The working group identified key questions focusing on the utility of CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine in the evaluation of PH: Is noninvasive imaging capable of identifying PH? What is the role of imaging in establishing the cause of PH? How does imaging determine the severity and complications of PH? How should imaging be used to assess chronic thromboembolic PH before treatment? Should imaging be performed after treatment of PH? This systematic review and position paper highlights the key role of imaging in the recognition, work-up, treatment planning, and follow-up of PH.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1183/13993003.04455-2020 | DOI Listing |
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