Investigating the Use of Generative Adversarial Networks-Based Deep Learning for Reducing Motion Artifacts in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance

Ze-Peng Ma,1,2,* Yue-Ming Zhu,3,* Xiao-Dan Zhang,4 Yong-Xia Zhao,1 Wei Zheng,3 Shuang-Rui Yuan,1 Gao-Yang Li,1 Tian-Le Zhang1 1Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University/ Clinical Medical College, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, People’s Republic of China; 2H...

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Main Authors: Ma ZP, Zhu YM, Zhang XD, Zhao YX, Zheng W, Yuan SR, Li GY, Zhang TL
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Yuan SR
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description Ze-Peng Ma,1,2,&ast; Yue-Ming Zhu,3,&ast; Xiao-Dan Zhang,4 Yong-Xia Zhao,1 Wei Zheng,3 Shuang-Rui Yuan,1 Gao-Yang Li,1 Tian-Le Zhang1 1Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University/ Clinical Medical College, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, People’s Republic of China; 2Hebei Key Laboratory of Precise Imaging of inflammation Tumors, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, People’s Republic of China; 3College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071002, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiao-Dan Zhang, Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, No. 212 of Yuhua East Road, Lianchi District, Baoding, 071000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 17325535302, Email xiaodanzhangzxd@126.comObjective: To evaluate the effectiveness of deep learning technology based on generative adversarial networks (GANs) in reducing motion artifacts in cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) cine sequences.Methods: The training and testing datasets consisted of 2000 and 200 pairs of clear and blurry images, respectively, acquired through simulated motion artifacts in CMR cine sequences. These datasets were used to establish and train a deep learning GAN model. To assess the efficacy of the deep learning network in mitigating motion artifacts, 100 images with simulated motion artifacts and 37 images with real-world motion artifacts encountered in clinical practice were selected. Image quality pre- and post-optimization was assessed using metrics including Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Structural Similarity Index (SSIM), Leningrad Focus Measure, and a 5-point Likert scale.Results: After GAN optimization, notable improvements were observed in the PSNR, SSIM, and focus measure metrics for the 100 images with simulated artifacts. These metrics increased from initial values of 23.85± 2.85, 0.71± 0.08, and 4.56± 0.67, respectively, to 27.91± 1.74, 0.83± 0.05, and 7.74± 0.39 post-optimization. Additionally, the subjective assessment scores significantly improved from 2.44± 1.08 to 4.44± 0.66 (P< 0.001). For the 37 images with real-world artifacts, the Tenengrad Focus Measure showed a significant enhancement, rising from 6.06± 0.91 to 10.13± 0.48 after artifact removal. Subjective ratings also increased from 3.03± 0.73 to 3.73± 0.87 (P< 0.001).Conclusion: GAN-based deep learning technology effectively reduces motion artifacts present in CMR cine images, demonstrating significant potential for clinical application in optimizing CMR motion artifact management.Keywords: cardiac magnetic resonance, deep learning, generative adversarial networks, image quality, motion artifacts
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spelling doaj-art-fd1547c4798c432f97cd2c7ef04577e62025-02-11T17:30:56ZengDove Medical PressJournal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare1178-23902025-02-01Volume 18787799100100Investigating the Use of Generative Adversarial Networks-Based Deep Learning for Reducing Motion Artifacts in Cardiac Magnetic ResonanceMa ZPZhu YMZhang XDZhao YXZheng WYuan SRLi GYZhang TLZe-Peng Ma,1,2,&ast; Yue-Ming Zhu,3,&ast; Xiao-Dan Zhang,4 Yong-Xia Zhao,1 Wei Zheng,3 Shuang-Rui Yuan,1 Gao-Yang Li,1 Tian-Le Zhang1 1Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University/ Clinical Medical College, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, People’s Republic of China; 2Hebei Key Laboratory of Precise Imaging of inflammation Tumors, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, People’s Republic of China; 3College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071002, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiao-Dan Zhang, Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, No. 212 of Yuhua East Road, Lianchi District, Baoding, 071000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 17325535302, Email xiaodanzhangzxd@126.comObjective: To evaluate the effectiveness of deep learning technology based on generative adversarial networks (GANs) in reducing motion artifacts in cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) cine sequences.Methods: The training and testing datasets consisted of 2000 and 200 pairs of clear and blurry images, respectively, acquired through simulated motion artifacts in CMR cine sequences. These datasets were used to establish and train a deep learning GAN model. To assess the efficacy of the deep learning network in mitigating motion artifacts, 100 images with simulated motion artifacts and 37 images with real-world motion artifacts encountered in clinical practice were selected. Image quality pre- and post-optimization was assessed using metrics including Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Structural Similarity Index (SSIM), Leningrad Focus Measure, and a 5-point Likert scale.Results: After GAN optimization, notable improvements were observed in the PSNR, SSIM, and focus measure metrics for the 100 images with simulated artifacts. These metrics increased from initial values of 23.85± 2.85, 0.71± 0.08, and 4.56± 0.67, respectively, to 27.91± 1.74, 0.83± 0.05, and 7.74± 0.39 post-optimization. Additionally, the subjective assessment scores significantly improved from 2.44± 1.08 to 4.44± 0.66 (P< 0.001). For the 37 images with real-world artifacts, the Tenengrad Focus Measure showed a significant enhancement, rising from 6.06± 0.91 to 10.13± 0.48 after artifact removal. Subjective ratings also increased from 3.03± 0.73 to 3.73± 0.87 (P< 0.001).Conclusion: GAN-based deep learning technology effectively reduces motion artifacts present in CMR cine images, demonstrating significant potential for clinical application in optimizing CMR motion artifact management.Keywords: cardiac magnetic resonance, deep learning, generative adversarial networks, image quality, motion artifactshttps://www.dovepress.com/investigating-the-use-of-generative-adversarial-networks-based-deep-le-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JMDHcardiac magnetic resonancedeep learninggenerative adversarial networksimage qualitymotion artifacts
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Zheng W
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Zhang TL
Investigating the Use of Generative Adversarial Networks-Based Deep Learning for Reducing Motion Artifacts in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
cardiac magnetic resonance
deep learning
generative adversarial networks
image quality
motion artifacts
title Investigating the Use of Generative Adversarial Networks-Based Deep Learning for Reducing Motion Artifacts in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
title_full Investigating the Use of Generative Adversarial Networks-Based Deep Learning for Reducing Motion Artifacts in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
title_fullStr Investigating the Use of Generative Adversarial Networks-Based Deep Learning for Reducing Motion Artifacts in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the Use of Generative Adversarial Networks-Based Deep Learning for Reducing Motion Artifacts in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
title_short Investigating the Use of Generative Adversarial Networks-Based Deep Learning for Reducing Motion Artifacts in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
title_sort investigating the use of generative adversarial networks based deep learning for reducing motion artifacts in cardiac magnetic resonance
topic cardiac magnetic resonance
deep learning
generative adversarial networks
image quality
motion artifacts
url https://www.dovepress.com/investigating-the-use-of-generative-adversarial-networks-based-deep-le-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JMDH
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