Dynamic MRI interpolation in temporal direction using an unsupervised generative model.

Journal: Computerized medical imaging and graphics : the official journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society
Published Date:

Abstract

PURPOSE: Cardiac cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important tool in assessing dynamic heart function. However, this technique requires long acquisition time and long breath holds, which presents difficulties. The aim of this study is to propose an unsupervised neural network framework that can perform cardiac cine interpolation in time, so that we can increase the temporal resolution of cardiac cine without increasing acquisition time.

Authors

  • Corbin Maciel
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
  • Qing Zou
    Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.