Combined Denoising and Suppression of Transient Artifacts in Arterial Spin Labeling MRI Using Deep Learning.

Journal: Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Arterial spin labeling (ASL) is a useful tool for measuring cerebral blood flow (CBF). However, due to the low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the technique, multiple repetitions are required, which results in prolonged scan times and increased susceptibility to artifacts.

Authors

  • Patrick W Hales
    Developmental Imaging & Biophysics Section, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK.
  • Josef Pfeuffer
    Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Strasse 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany (J.F.H., S.V., C.M., L.M.P., T.A.B., H.K., A.M.W.); and Department of Application Development, Siemens Healthcare, Erlangen, Germany (T.B., J.P.).
  • Chris A Clark
    Developmental Imaging & Biophysics Section, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK.