Automatic Time-Resolved Cardiovascular Segmentation of 4D Flow MRI Using Deep Learning.

Journal: Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Segmenting the whole heart over the cardiac cycle in 4D flow MRI is a challenging and time-consuming process, as there is considerable motion and limited contrast between blood and tissue.

Authors

  • Mariana Bustamante
    Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
  • Federica Viola
    Division of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine, Department of Health Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
  • Jan Engvall
    Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
  • Carl-Johan Carlhäll
    Division of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine, Department of Health Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
  • Tino Ebbers
    Division of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine, Department of Health Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.