Deep learning-based classification of coronary arteries and left ventricle using multimodal data for autonomous protocol selection or adjustment in angiography

Abstract Optimal selection of X-ray imaging parameters is crucial in coronary angiography and structural cardiac procedures to ensure optimal image quality and minimize radiation exposure. These anatomydependent parameters are organized into customizable organ programs, but manual selection of the p...

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Main Authors: Arpitha Ravi, Philipp Bernhardt, Mathis Hoffmann, Florian Kordon, Siming Bayer, Stephan Achenbach, Andreas Maier
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
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description Abstract Optimal selection of X-ray imaging parameters is crucial in coronary angiography and structural cardiac procedures to ensure optimal image quality and minimize radiation exposure. These anatomydependent parameters are organized into customizable organ programs, but manual selection of the programs increases workload and complexity. Our research introduces a deep learning algorithm that autonomously detects three target anatomies:the left coronary artery (LCA), right coronary artery (RCA), and left ventricle (LV),based on singleX-ray frames without vessel structure and enables adjustment of imaging parameters by choosing the appropriate organ program. We compared three deep-learning architectures: ResNet-50 for image data, a Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) for angulation data, and a multimodal approach combining both. The dataset for training and validation included 275 radiographic sequences from clinical examinations, incorporating coronary angiography, left ventriculography, and corresponding C-arm angulation, using only the first non-contrast frame of the sequence for the possibility of adapting the system before the actual contrast injection. The dataset was acquired from multiple sites, ensuring variation in acquisition and patient statistics. An independent test set of 146 sequences was used for evaluation. The multimodal model outperformed the others, achieving an average F1 score of 0.82 and an AUC of 0.87, matching expert evaluations. The model effectively classified cardiac anatomies based on pre-contrast angiographic frames without visible coronary or ventricular structures. The proposed deep learning model accurately predicts cardiac anatomy for cine acquisitions, enabling the potential for quick and automatic selection of imaging parameters to optimize image quality and reduce radiation exposure. This model has the potential to streamline clinical workflows, improve diagnostic accuracy, and enhance safety for both patients and operators.
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spelling doaj-art-c218c60f94ee4a6883e11f7d381ce22e2025-08-20T01:47:29ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-04-0115111410.1038/s41598-025-99651-zDeep learning-based classification of coronary arteries and left ventricle using multimodal data for autonomous protocol selection or adjustment in angiographyArpitha Ravi0Philipp Bernhardt1Mathis Hoffmann2Florian Kordon3Siming Bayer4Stephan Achenbach5Andreas Maier6Pattern Recognition Lab, Department of Computer Science, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)Siemens Healthineers AGSiemens Healthineers AGPattern Recognition Lab, Department of Computer Science, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)Pattern Recognition Lab, Department of Computer Science, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)Department of Medicine 2-Cardiology and Angiology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), UniversitätsklinikumPattern Recognition Lab, Department of Computer Science, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)Abstract Optimal selection of X-ray imaging parameters is crucial in coronary angiography and structural cardiac procedures to ensure optimal image quality and minimize radiation exposure. These anatomydependent parameters are organized into customizable organ programs, but manual selection of the programs increases workload and complexity. Our research introduces a deep learning algorithm that autonomously detects three target anatomies:the left coronary artery (LCA), right coronary artery (RCA), and left ventricle (LV),based on singleX-ray frames without vessel structure and enables adjustment of imaging parameters by choosing the appropriate organ program. We compared three deep-learning architectures: ResNet-50 for image data, a Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) for angulation data, and a multimodal approach combining both. The dataset for training and validation included 275 radiographic sequences from clinical examinations, incorporating coronary angiography, left ventriculography, and corresponding C-arm angulation, using only the first non-contrast frame of the sequence for the possibility of adapting the system before the actual contrast injection. The dataset was acquired from multiple sites, ensuring variation in acquisition and patient statistics. An independent test set of 146 sequences was used for evaluation. The multimodal model outperformed the others, achieving an average F1 score of 0.82 and an AUC of 0.87, matching expert evaluations. The model effectively classified cardiac anatomies based on pre-contrast angiographic frames without visible coronary or ventricular structures. The proposed deep learning model accurately predicts cardiac anatomy for cine acquisitions, enabling the potential for quick and automatic selection of imaging parameters to optimize image quality and reduce radiation exposure. This model has the potential to streamline clinical workflows, improve diagnostic accuracy, and enhance safety for both patients and operators.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-99651-zCardiac anatomy classificationDeep learningX-ray imaging parameter optimization
spellingShingle Arpitha Ravi
Philipp Bernhardt
Mathis Hoffmann
Florian Kordon
Siming Bayer
Stephan Achenbach
Andreas Maier
Deep learning-based classification of coronary arteries and left ventricle using multimodal data for autonomous protocol selection or adjustment in angiography
Scientific Reports
Cardiac anatomy classification
Deep learning
X-ray imaging parameter optimization
title Deep learning-based classification of coronary arteries and left ventricle using multimodal data for autonomous protocol selection or adjustment in angiography
title_full Deep learning-based classification of coronary arteries and left ventricle using multimodal data for autonomous protocol selection or adjustment in angiography
title_fullStr Deep learning-based classification of coronary arteries and left ventricle using multimodal data for autonomous protocol selection or adjustment in angiography
title_full_unstemmed Deep learning-based classification of coronary arteries and left ventricle using multimodal data for autonomous protocol selection or adjustment in angiography
title_short Deep learning-based classification of coronary arteries and left ventricle using multimodal data for autonomous protocol selection or adjustment in angiography
title_sort deep learning based classification of coronary arteries and left ventricle using multimodal data for autonomous protocol selection or adjustment in angiography
topic Cardiac anatomy classification
Deep learning
X-ray imaging parameter optimization
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-99651-z
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