Efficient and Focused Cardiac MRI (2023)-S4-CCA07-2023

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The talk covers advancements in cardiac MRI, focusing on reducing scan time and improving efficiency in acquiring cardiac data, specifically aspiring to achieve comprehensive MRI exams in as short a time as possible, around 30 minutes, and potentially even 20 minutes. The traditional approach to cardiac MRI, which involves complex and lengthy protocols, can now be simplified and accelerated through intelligent protocol design, modern MRI systems, free-breathing techniques, motion correction, and the use of AI and automation.<br /><br />Key aspects of typical cardiac MRI include assessing cardiac function, perfusion under stress and rest, late gadolinium enhancement, and optional flow imaging. New methodologies and technologies allow significant reductions in scan time, such as using parallel imaging to reduce breath holds, leveraging AI for protocol automation, and adopting innovative free-running 3D techniques.<br /><br />Numerous enhancements like real-time cine imaging, accelerated 4D flow imaging, and automated post-processing are making MRI more accessible and efficient. Continuous improvements in AI-supported workflows and free-running 3D techniques pose promising futures for easier, more efficient cardiac MRI scans.

Keywords

cardiac MRI

scan time reduction

AI and automation

protocol design

free-breathing techniques

motion correction

parallel imaging

3D techniques