Use of Cardiac Imaging to Evaluate Cardiac Function and Pulmonary Hemodynamics in Patients with Heart Failure

Purpose of Review Noninvasive hemodynamic assessments in patients with heart failure (HF) are essential for appropriate diagnosis and establishment of the best treatment strategies. Recently, the impact of pulmonary circulation and right ventricular function on prognosis in HF patients has drawn increasing attention. In this article, we explore the usefulness of cardiac imaging for hemodynamic assessments, mainly focusing on echocardiographic evaluation.