What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Review. Population: Pulmonary arterial hypertension.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To review recent updates in the clinical definition, screening strategies, diagnostic imaging, and longitudinal assessment methods for pulmonary arterial hypertension.

September 24, 2026Journal of the American College of CardiologyOpen Access

Diagnosis and Assessment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

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Key result

Advances in imaging, biomarkers, and RV function assessment guide prompt PAH diagnosis and management.

Why the study?

The diagnosis and assessment of pulmonary arterial hypertension are rapidly evolving with changes in disease definition, screening, diagnostic techniques, and follow-up assessment.

Authors

DBDavid B. BadeschVascular Medicine HCHunter C. ChampionHeart Failure & Transplant MSMiguel Ángel Gómez SánchezVascular / Pulmonary Vascular

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Implication

May support updated PAH diagnostics and RV monitoring in practice; leaves open whether early detection improves outcomes with emerging therapies.

Key Points

To review recent updates in the clinical definition, screening strategies, diagnostic imaging, and longitudinal assessment methods for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Narrative synthesis of recent evidence shaping revised diagnostic criteria and screening paradigms for pulmonary hypertension.
Evaluation of conventional and emerging diagnostic modalities, including blood-based biomarkers and right ventricular imaging techniques.
The clinical definition of pulmonary hypertension has been updated and simplified based on recent hemodynamic evidence, streamlining diagnostic pathways.
Monitoring right ventricular function using advanced imaging modalities and biomarkers has become essential for tracking disease severity and therapeutic response.

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Population

Pulmonary arterial hypertension

Cite This Study

Badesch et al. (2009) conducted a review in Pulmonary arterial hypertension. Advancements in imaging techniques, biomarkers, and right ventricular function assessment are essential for the prompt diagnosis and management of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6ab4ea5a9b195e3785fe8e9d https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2009.04.011

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May support updated PAH diagnostics and RV monitoring in practice; leaves open whether early detection improves outcomes with emerging therapies.

Diagnosis and Assessment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

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Diagnosis and Assessment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

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