Deep Learning and MRI Improve Carotid Arterial Tree Reconstruction

• Published in: 2023 International Conference on Data Science and Network Security (ICDSNS) pp. 1 - 7
• Main Authors: Murthy M S, Narasimha, Spandan, Gunti, Aswani, Inakollu, Nayak Bhukya, Shankar, A C, Ramachandra
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 28.07.2023
• Subjects: Carotid Arteries; Convolutional Neural Network; Deep learning; Image segmentation; Level set; Magnetic resonance imaging; Social groups; Three-dimensional displays; Ultrasonic imaging; UNET
• DOI: 10.1109/ICDSNS58469.2023.10245397

This study suggests using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan data to segment and rebuild the carotid artery tree using a deep learning-based method. In the proposed method, the UNET architecture is used to divide an image into parts, and then a 3D level set method is used to make the parts even better. The method was compared to seven different approaches to segmentation and reconstruction, and it outperformed all but one of them. It had a 94% accuracy rate and took 12 hours to process. Deep learning's capacity to reliably segment and categorise pictures, the UNET architecture's ability to maintain spatial information through skip connections, and the level set approach's ability to improve segmentation further all contribute to the proposed method's effectiveness. The proposed approach has the potential to be a useful tool for clinicians in evaluating the status of the carotid artery and finding any irregularities. Stroke is one of the most devastating symptoms of cardiovascular disease, and recognising and treating carotid artery stenosis in its early stages can help avoid or reduce the risk of having a stroke. The success of the proposed method shows that deep learning techniques have the potential to improve the accuracy of carotid arterial tree reconstruction from MRI data. Better identification and treatment of carotid artery stenosis may increase the overall effectiveness of the proposed technique, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.