# Non-invasive imaging in acute and chronic pulmonary embolism

## TL;DR

This paper discusses the importance of imaging in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic pulmonary embolism.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the role of imaging in risk stratification and treatment escalation for pulmonary embolism.

## Key findings

- Imaging is crucial for rapid and accurate diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism.
- Imaging features help assess severity and guide appropriate care escalation.
- Various imaging modalities have specific strengths in managing chronic pulmonary hypertension.

## Abstract

Acute pulmonary emboli can manifest as a spectrum of physiological status ranging from an incidental finding to life threatening right heart failure. We discuss the crucial role imaging plays in the accurate and rapid diagnosis. In addition, imaging features are central in assessing the severity of the presentation allowing for appropriate risk stratification and escalation of care. The relative strengths of the various imaging modalities used in the management of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension are also discussed.