Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Comprehensive Evaluation by Magnetic Resonance Imaging. (8th September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ibrahim, El-Sayed H.; Bajwa, Abubakr A.
• Other Names: Qanadli Salah D. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-09-08
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/946920
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is characterized by elevated pulmonary artery (PA) pressure, which negatively affects the right ventricular (RV) function. This report shows a patient with severe PAH, on whom a comprehensive MRI exam was performed to evaluate both PA and RV. New imaging sequences were implemented for obtaining additional parameters about the patient's condition. The results show the capabilities of the developed exam of providing complete picture of the cardiovascular system in PAH, which helps the physician optimize treatment.