Diagnostic Testing for Pulmonary Vascular Disease. Non-invasive Testing

The Role of Imaging in Pulmonary Vascular Disease: The Clinician’s Perspective

Brandon R. Jakubowski, Megan Griffiths, Kara N. GossUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.United States Radiology Clinics of North AmericaRadiol Clin North Am 2025; 63: 305-313DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2024.07.008 AbstractPulmonary vascular diseases, particularly when accompanied by pulmonary hypertension, are complex disorders often requiring multimodal imaging for diagnosis and monitoring. Echocardiography is the primary screening tool for pulmonary hypertension, while

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The prediction value of serum anion gap for short-term mortality in pulmonary hypertension patients with sepsis: a retrospective cohort study

Jinhua Zhu, Zeying Zhang, Yefei Lei, Zhenrong Ouyang, Shelby Kutty, Qiming Liu, Yunbin XiaoFirst People’s Hospital of Chenzhou and Hunan Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University. Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Second Xiangya Hospital and Affiliated Children’s Hospital of Central South University. China Frontiers in MedicineFront Med 2025; 11: DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1499677 AbstractBackground: The

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Mortality Prediction in Newborns With Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension: A Comparison of Four Illness Severity Scores

Pattima Pakhathirathien, Gunlawadee Maneenil, Anucha Thatrimontrichai, Supaporn Dissaneevate, Manapat PaditaukritPrince of Songkla University.Thailand Pediatric PulmonologyPediatr Pulmonol 2025; 60: DOI: 10.1002/ppul.27484 AbstractObjective: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of four neonatal illness severity scores for predicting mortality in persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN).Study design: This retrospective study included neonates diagnosed with PPHN between 2013 and 2022.

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Conservative Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation Screening in Children: Re-Evaluation of Safety

Fleur ten Berg, Josefien Hessels, Anna Hosman, Sanne Boerman, Marco C. Post, Walter A. F. Balemans, Hans-Jurgen MagerSt. Antonius Hospital. University Medical Centre Utrecht. Netherlands Pediatric PulmonologyPediatr Pulmonol 2025; 60: DOI: 10.1002/ppul.27476 AbstractIntroduction: Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is an autosomal dominant vascular disease and screening to detect pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) is important to prevent complications. In

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Congenital pulmonary vein stenosis: a radiographic study

Christopher K. Adey, Benigno Soto, Myung S. ShinUniversity of Alabama School of MedicineUnited States RadiologyRadiology 1986; 161: 113-117DOI: 10.1148/radiology.161.1.3763853 AbstractSeven patients with congenital pulmonary venous stenosis were retrospectively evaluated. Chest radiographs and pulmonary angiograms were interpreted without knowledge of anatomic findings, and results were correlated with autopsy data. Bilateral foci of stenosis of varying severity were

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Diagnostic enigma of pulmonary hypertension: Tale from a series of three patients

Anil Kumar Singhi, Anup Banerji, Nandini Biswas, Soumen DasMedica Super Specialty Hospital. India Medical Journal Armed Forces IndiaMed J Armed Forces Ind 2024; 80 (Suppl 1): S320-S324DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2023.08.003 AbstractPulmonary hypertension (PH) is a complex condition with multiple etiological factors. The ability to identify a potential underlying cause is crucial for accurate diagnosis, patient management, and prognostication.

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Independent prognostic value of lipocalin-2 in congenital heart disease-associated pulmonary artery hypertension

Zhang-Ke Guo, Ping-Gui Chen, Yao-Xuan Li, Hong Jiao, Xiao-Hui Kong, Song Bai, Xiao-Feng Li, Ai-Jun Liu, Guo-Liang WangBeijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Anzhen Hospital and National Center for Children’s Health. Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital and Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences. China World Journal of CardiologyWorld J Cardiol 2024;

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Quantification of lung perfusion by a novel echocardiographic approach in pediatric pulmonary vein stenosis

Joseph M. Stidham, Sarah LaBarge, Jennifer H. Huang, Lars Grosse-Wortmann, Patrick D. EversOregon Health and Sciences University.United States Journal of the American Society of EchocardiographyJ Am Soc Echocardiogr 2024; DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2024.11.016 AbstractAbstract Not Available CategorySegmental Pulmonary Venous Disease. Without a Focus on Pulmonary HypertensionDiagnostic Testing for Pulmonary Vascular Disease. Non-invasive Testing Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular

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Resolution of Fenfluramine-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: A case report and literature review

Rebecca Strafella, Richard Wang, Marissa Petchpradub, Ariel Sacknovitz, Patricia E. McGoldrick, Steven M. WolfNew York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center. Boston Children’s Health.United States Epilepsy and Behavior ReportsEpilepsy Behav Rep 2024; 28: DOI: 10.1016/j.ebr.2024.100730 AbstractFenfluramine is a medication originally approved for weight loss before being withdrawn for an association with the development of pulmonary arterial

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Use of Right Ventricular Free-Wall Strain in a Multivariable Estimate of Right Ventricular-Arterial Coupling in Pediatric Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Charles T. Simpkin, D. Dunbar Ivy, Mark K. Friedberg, Dale A. BurkettChildren’s Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus. Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto.United States and Canada Circulation Cardiovascular ImagingCirc Cardiovasc Imag 2024; DOI: 10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.124.016882 AbstractBackground: Right ventricular-arterial coupling (RVAC) describes the relationship between right ventricular contractility and pulmonary vascular afterload.

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