• All imaging modalities have evolved over time and a critical appraisal of their strengths and limitations is required for an integrated use in order to address to specific clinical needs.
• The different imaging modalities are often complementary and the choice of one or multiple imaging modalities is driven by the clinical context or conditions of the patient.
• This abridged recommendations highlight the respective role of each technique according to the clinical context in the diagnosis of pericardial disease.