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Motion detection and correction for carotid MRI using a markerless optical system.

Jin Liu¹, Chunyao Wang², Jinnan Wang¹

¹Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States of America.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

|October 3, 2022

Summary

A new markerless optical tracking system effectively detects and corrects abrupt and bulk motion during carotid MRI scans. This improves image quality, aiding in carotid plaque identification and atherosclerosis diagnosis.

Keywords:

Atherosclerosis Carotid MRI Motion correction Optical tracking Structured light Vessel wall

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Biomedical Engineering
Radiology

Background:

Motion artifacts pose a significant challenge in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), particularly for dynamic regions like the carotid artery.
Complex motions, including abrupt and bulk movements, can severely degrade image quality and hinder accurate diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a non-contact, markerless optical tracking system for real-time motion detection and correction in carotid MRI.
To address the limitations of existing methods in managing complex neck motions during MRI acquisition.

Main Methods:

A markerless optical tracking system utilizing a cross-line laser and an MRI-compatible camera was implemented.
Real-time monitoring of projected laser position enabled detection of neck motion.
Abrupt motion was corrected by discarding and re-estimating k-space lines (SPIRiT algorithm).
Bulk motion was corrected through phase adjustment and optimized in-plane translation parameters.

Main Results:

The system successfully detected and corrected both abrupt and bulk motions during carotid MRI in ten volunteers.
Significant improvements were observed in carotid artery sharpness, vessel wall thickness measurements, and overall image quality scores.
Motion-corrected images demonstrated enhanced vessel wall delineation compared to motion-corrupted images.

Conclusions:

The proposed markerless structured light-based system offers sensitive detection and effective correction of complex motions in carotid MRI.
Improved vessel wall delineation facilitates potential advancements in carotid plaque identification and atherosclerosis diagnosis.
This technology holds promise for enhancing the diagnostic accuracy of carotid MRI.