Diagnostic value of combining high resolution computed tomography with pulmonary artery systolic pressure for assessment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Abstract

Background and objective: Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) are a heterogeneous group of non-neoplastic disorders resulting from the deterioration of lung tissue. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is now a crucial technique for evaluating individuals with idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP). Individuals diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) commonly suffer from pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). When PAH is identified, it is associated with increased mortality rates and could perhaps clarify the decline in health observed in certain patients with intact pulmonary function. Methods: Our study involved a thorough examination of 40 individuals who had been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) using high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT). Subsequently, we performed a correlation study by monitoring the pulmonary artery pressure by transthoracic echocardiography. Results: A direct association was observed between the HRCT findings and the PASP value. Conclusion: Combining HRCT findings with PASP measures offers supplementary information for assessing individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.