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Current Cardiology Reports
Published in: Current Cardiology Reports 10/2022

02-08-2022 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Pericardial Disease (AL Klein and CL Jellis, Section Editors)

Multimodality Imaging of Constrictive Pericarditis: Pathophysiology and New Concepts

Authors: Sumit Sohal, Sheetal Vasundara Mathai, Kevin Lipat, Arpanjeet Kaur, Gautam Visveswaran, Marc Cohen, Sergio Waxman, Nidhish Tiwari, Esad Vucic

Published in: Current Cardiology Reports | Issue 10/2022

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The unique pathophysiological changes of constrictive pericarditis (CP) can now be identified with better imaging modalities, thereby helping in its early diagnosis. Through this review, we outline the pathophysiology of CP and its translation into symptomology and various imaging findings which then are used for both diagnosis and guiding treatment options for CP.

Recent Findings

Multimodality imaging has provided us with the capability to recognize early stages of the disease and identify patients with a potential for reversibility and can be treated with medical management. Additionally, peri-procedural planning and prediction of post-operative complications has been made possible with the use of advanced imaging techniques.

Summary

Advanced imaging has the potential to play a greater role in identification of patients with reversible disease process and provide peri-procedural risk stratification, thereby improving outcomes for patients with CP.
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Metadata
Title
Multimodality Imaging of Constrictive Pericarditis: Pathophysiology and New Concepts
Authors
Sumit Sohal
Sheetal Vasundara Mathai
Kevin Lipat
Arpanjeet Kaur
Gautam Visveswaran
Marc Cohen
Sergio Waxman
Nidhish Tiwari
Esad Vucic
Publication date
02-08-2022
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Cardiology Reports / Issue 10/2022
Print ISSN: 1523-3782
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3170
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-022-01758-6

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