Virtual native enhancement – a gadolinium-free, needle-free method for cardiac imaging
An AI method that monitors the need for gadolinium-based contrast agents whilst creating images of the heart in high quality.
Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) is currently the standard for assessing the scarring of heart muscle. However, LGE involves the administration of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA). AI “virtual native enhancement” as a new method obviates the need for GBCA whilst creating images of the same information and better quality.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Matches information provided by an LGE image; Obviates choice of correct inversion time | Delivers the same knowledge as conventional LGE, without the downfalls of injecting gadolinium |
| Non-invasive and needle-free features reduce scan time | Provides more comfort to patients and simpler administration for MRI units |
| Images can be universally understood by practitioners who are familiar with LGE imaging | No additional training or education needed to understand images |
| No GBCA contraindications in patients | Wider accessibility of CMR to patients with contraindications to GBCA; No need of medical staff to supervise CMR scans |
| Saves 20 minutes of CMR scan time | Saves both money and time, scans 2X as many patients using same MRI facilities |
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