RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Emerging role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in the management of pulmonary hypertension JF European Respiratory Review JO EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW FD European Respiratory Society SP 190138 DO 10.1183/16000617.0138-2019 VO 29 IS 156 A1 Aryal, Sudeep R. A1 Sharifov, Oleg F. A1 Lloyd, Steven G. YR 2020 UL https://publications.ersnet.org//content/29/156/190138.abstract AB Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a clinical condition characterised by elevation of pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) above normal range due to various aetiologies. While cardiac right-heart catheterisation (RHC) remains the gold standard and mandatory for establishing the diagnosis of PH, noninvasive imaging of the heart plays a central role in the diagnosis and management of all forms of PH. Although Doppler echocardiography (ECHO) can measure a range of haemodynamic and anatomical variables, it has limited utility for visualisation of the pulmonary artery and, oftentimes, the right ventricle. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) provides comprehensive information about the anatomical and functional aspects of the pulmonary artery and right ventricle that are of prognostic significance for assessment of long-term outcomes in disease progression. CMR is suited for serial follow-up of patients with PH due to its noninvasive nature, high sensitivity to changes in anatomical and functional parameters, and high reproducibility. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of CMR derived parameters as surrogate endpoints for early-phase PH clinical trials. This review will discuss the role of CMR in the diagnosis and management of PH, including current applications and future developments, in comparison to other existing major imaging modalities.This review discusses the role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension, including current applications and future developments, in comparison to other existing major imaging modalities. http://bit.ly/39RXPb0