Multimodality Imaging in the Evaluation and Treatment of Pulmonary Valve Disorders

AbstractPurpose of reviewTo discuss the epidemiology of pulmonary valve (PV) disorders, anatomy and pathology of the PV, and current treatment strategies for PV disorders with special attention to the patient with congenital heart disease. The focus will be on utilization of multimodality imaging methods including echocardiography, cardiac CT, and MRI in the evaluation and management of PV disorders.Recent findingsThe PV is affected in a myriad of congenital and acquired conditions, leading to stenotic, regurgitant, or mixed lesions. In addition to echocardiography, imaging modalities such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cardiac computed tomography (CT) are used to identify PV abnormalities and their sequelae including right ventricular dilation and dysfunction. In conjunction with open-heart surgery, transcatheter PV interventions offer outstanding therapeutic options with high success and low-risk profiles.SummaryPV disorders can range from benign to complex cyanotic congenital lesions. In the present era, many of these conditions are successfully treated by transcatheter interventions or surgery. Multimodality imaging techniques provide useful information for the diagnosis and management of these conditions.
Source: Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research