Monitoring and Synchronization of Cardiac and Respiratory Traces in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Review
Martina Ládrová, Radek Martínek, Jan Nedoma, Pavla Hanzlíková, Michael D. Nelson, Radana Kahánková, Jindřich Brablík, Jakub Kolařík
Abstract
Synchronization of human vital signs, namely the cardiac cycle and respiratory excursions, is necessary during magnetic resonance imaging of the cardiovascular system and the abdominal cavity to achieve optimal image quality with minimized artifacts. This review summarizes techniques currently available in clinical practice, as well as methods under development, outlines the benefits and disadvantages of each approach, and offers some unique solutions for consideration.
Topics & Concepts
Magnetic resonance imagingSynchronization (alternating current)Computer scienceCardiac magnetic resonanceClinical PracticeImage qualityMedicineRadiologyArtificial intelligenceImage (mathematics)Family medicineChannel (broadcasting)Computer networkAdvanced MRI Techniques and ApplicationsAtomic and Subatomic Physics ResearchPhonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques