Multimodality Imaging of the Pericardium

Pericardial disorders are a significant subset of common cardiac conditions with notable morbidity and mortality. Advances in treatment, particularly for pericarditis, have heightened interest in diagnosis and management of these disorders. Multimodality imaging consisting of echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), and cardiac computed tomography (CCT) plays a pivotal role in the assessment of these pericardial disorders. Echocardiography offers real-time functional evaluation while CMR provides more detailed tissue characterization, and CCT excels in identifying calcification and delineating anatomy. Together, these imaging techniques enable accurate diagnosis, guide management, and inform treatment strategies highlighting the value of comprehensive imaging approach in pericardial pathology.