FDA clears AI-based technology that acquires MR images faster
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GE HealthCare announced that the FDA cleared its artificial intelligence-based technology used in MRI systems that enables images to be acquired faster than previously.
The technology (Sonic DL), which uses deep learning, can scan up to 12 times faster than existing methods and can enable advances such as a high-quality cardiac MRI reading in a single heartbeat, according to a press release from the company.
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Current MRI technology has acquisition speed too slow to capture the contraction of the heart in real time, which makes cardiac MRI a lengthy process and increases the odds of image degradation, the company stated in the release.
The new technology can eliminate the need to the patient to hold their breath multiple times, which may broaden the types of patients eligible for cardiac MRI, according to the release.
“Sonic DL emerges as a game-changer in the field of cardiac imaging,” Gianluca Pontone, MD, director of the perioperative cardiology and cardiovascular imaging department at Centro Cardiologico Monzino in Milan, said in the release. “By capturing images within a single heartbeat, this cutting-edge technology addresses the unique needs of patients who face challenges in breath-holding, suffer from advanced heart failure or have arrhythmias. The significance of this capability cannot be overstated, as it ensures a smoother and more comfortable experience for patients during MRI exams. Moreover, Sonic DL’s ability to significantly reduce scan times mitigates the occurrence of motion artifacts that can compromise image quality, paving the way for more accurate and reliable diagnoses.”
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