[Increased pulmonary arterial and venous pressure].

Area of Science:

• Radiology
• Cardiovascular Imaging

Background:

• Elevated pulmonary artery or vein pressure stems from diverse diseases.
• Noninvasive imaging is key for identifying and differentiating these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comparatively review imaging signs of increased pulmonary arterial and venous pressure.
• Focus on chest X-ray and computed tomography (CT) findings.

Main Methods:

• Review of imaging findings in chest X-ray.
• Review of imaging findings in computed tomography (CT).

Main Results:

• Chest X-ray and CT reveal specific signs of increased pulmonary arterial pressure, such as enlarged central pulmonary arteries, aiding pulmonary hypertension diagnosis.
• Imaging also shows signs of pulmonary venous pressure increase, including Kerley lines and butterfly edema, indicative of pulmonary edema.

Conclusions:

• Chest X-ray and CT are indispensable tools for diagnosing patients with suspected elevated pulmonary arterial or venous pressure.
• Familiarity with imaging findings and pathophysiology supports differential diagnosis.