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Tampakis K, Pastromas S, Sykiotis A, Kampanarou S, Kourgiannidis G, Pyrpiri C, Bousoula M, Rozakis D, Andrikopoulos G. Real-time cardiovascular magnetic resonance-guided radiofrequency ablation: A comprehensive review. World J Cardiol 2023; 15:415-426. [PMID: 37900261 PMCID: PMC10600785 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v15.i9.415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging could enable major advantages when guiding in real-time cardiac electrophysiology procedures offering high-resolution anatomy, arrhythmia substrate, and ablation lesion visualization in the absence of ionizing radiation. Over the last decade, technologies and platforms for performing electrophysiology procedures in a CMR environment have been developed. However, performing procedures outside the conventional fluoroscopic laboratory posed technical, practical and safety concerns. The development of magnetic resonance imaging compatible ablation systems, the recording of high-quality electrograms despite significant electromagnetic interference and reliable methods for catheter visualization and lesion assessment are the main limiting factors. The first human reports, in order to establish a procedural workflow, have rationally focused on the relatively simple typical atrial flutter ablation and have shown that CMR-guided cavotricuspid isthmus ablation represents a valid alternative to conventional ablation. Potential expansion to other more complex arrhythmias, especially ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation, would be of essential impact, taking into consideration the widespread use of substrate-based strategies. Importantly, all limitations need to be solved before application of CMR-guided ablation in a broad clinical setting.
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Affiliation(s)
- Konstantinos Tampakis
- Department of Pacing & Electrophysiology, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens 11526, Greece.
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- Department of Pacing & Electrophysiology, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens 11526, Greece
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- Department of Pacing & Electrophysiology, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens 11526, Greece
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- Department of Pacing & Electrophysiology, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens 11526, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens 11526, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens 11526, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens 11526, Greece
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- Department of Pacing & Electrophysiology, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens 11526, Greece
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Telesford QK, Gonzalez-Moreira E, Xu T, Tian Y, Colcombe SJ, Cloud J, Russ BE, Falchier A, Nentwich M, Madsen J, Parra LC, Schroeder CE, Milham MP, Franco AR. An open-access dataset of naturalistic viewing using simultaneous EEG-fMRI. Sci Data 2023; 10:554. [PMID: 37612297 PMCID: PMC10447527 DOI: 10.1038/s41597-023-02458-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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In this work, we present a dataset that combines functional magnetic imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG) to use as a resource for understanding human brain function in these two imaging modalities. The dataset can also be used for optimizing preprocessing methods for simultaneously collected imaging data. The dataset includes simultaneously collected recordings from 22 individuals (ages: 23-51) across various visual and naturalistic stimuli. In addition, physiological, eye tracking, electrocardiography, and cognitive and behavioral data were collected along with this neuroimaging data. Visual tasks include a flickering checkerboard collected outside and inside the MRI scanner (EEG-only) and simultaneous EEG-fMRI recordings. Simultaneous recordings include rest, the visual paradigm Inscapes, and several short video movies representing naturalistic stimuli. Raw and preprocessed data are openly available to download. We present this dataset as part of an effort to provide open-access data to increase the opportunity for discoveries and understanding of the human brain and evaluate the correlation between electrical brain activity and blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) signals.
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- Qawi K Telesford
- Center for Brain Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA
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- Center for Brain Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA
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- Center for the Developing Brain, Child Mind Institute, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Brain Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA
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- Center for Brain Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Brain Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA
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- Center for Brain Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA
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- Center for Brain Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The City College of the City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The City College of the City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The City College of the City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Brain Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA
- Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Brain Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA
- Center for the Developing Brain, Child Mind Institute, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Brain Imaging and Neuromodulation, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA.
- Center for the Developing Brain, Child Mind Institute, New York, NY, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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Böning G, Hartwig T, Freyhardt P, de Bucourt M, Teichgräber U, Streitparth F. MR-guided lumbar facet radiofrequency denervation for treatment of patients with chronic low back pain in an open 1.0 Tesla MRI system. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:1056. [PMID: 34422968 PMCID: PMC8339805 DOI: 10.21037/atm-21-633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Background To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided lumbar facet joint radiofrequency denervation (FRD) in patients with chronic low back pain. Methods The study consisted of two parts. First, a preclinical analysis using an ex vivo animal model was performed to define optimal technical parameters for ablation. Then, 17 patients with chronic lumbar facet joint pain syndrome were prospectively included and underwent MRI-guided FRD in an open 1.0-Tesla MRI. We analyzed technical feasibility and complications as well as clinical outcome in terms of subjective pain assessed on a numerical visual analogue scale (VAS) before and after 1 week/6 months after FRD. Clinical assessment was complemented by measurement of paravertebral muscle volume and fat content before the intervention and at 6-month follow-up. Results All interventions were technically successful without major complications. Initial VAS scores (median: 8, IQR: 1, range: 6-9, CI: 7.14-8.04) decreased significantly both after one week (median: 4, IQR: 5, range: 0-7, CI: 1.9-4.69, P=0.003) and after 6 months (median: 1, IQR: 6, range: 0-7, CI: 1.06-4.23, P<0.001). Mean multifidus muscle volume increased significantly in the patient population (from 366.8±130.8 cm3 before to 435.4±146.7 cm3 after FRD, P=0.031). Conclusions This proof of principle study shows MRI-guided FRD in an open 1.0-Tesla MRI system to be a potential therapy option for patients with chronic low back pain.
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- Georg Böning
- Department of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Surgery, Vivantes Hospital Spandau, Berlin, Germany
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- Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, University Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Jena, Germany
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Dos Reis JE, Odille F, Petitmangin G, Guillou A, Vuissoz PA, Felblinger J, Oster J. Broadband electrocardiogram acquisition for improved suppression of MRI gradient artifacts. Physiol Meas 2020; 41:045004. [PMID: 32120353 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6579/ab7b8e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Despite being routinely acquired during MRI examinations for triggering or monitoring purposes, electrocardiogram (ECG) signal recording and analysis remain challenging due to the inherent magnetic environment of an MRI scanner. The ECG signals are particularly distorted by the induction of electrical fields in the body by the MRI gradients. In this study, we propose a new hardware and software solution for the acquisition of ECG signal during MRI up to 3 T. APPROACH Instead of restricting the sensor bandwidth to limit these gradient artifacts, the new sensor architecture has a higher bandwidth, higher sampling frequency and larger input dynamics, in order to acquire the ECG signals and the gradient artifacts more precisely. Signal processing based on a novel detection algorithm and blanking are then applied for improved artifact suppression. MAIN RESULTS The proposed sensor allows the gradient artifacts to be acquired more precisely, and these artifacts are recorded with peak-to-peak amplitudes two orders of magnitude larger than for QRS complexes. The proposed method outperforms a state-of-the-art approach both in terms of signal quality (+9% 'SNR') and accuracy of QRS detection (+11%). SIGNIFICANCE The proposed hardware and software solutions open the way for the acquisition of high-quality of ECG gating in MRI, and improved diagnostic quality of ECG signals in MRI.
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Spicher N, Kukuk M, Maderwald S, Ladd ME. Multiscale Parameter Estimation (msPE) of QRS complexes distorted by magnetohydrodynamic effects at 7 Tesla. CURRENT DIRECTIONS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/cdbme-2019-0092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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During ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging, the acquisition of electrocardiography is impeded by artifacts. This poses a challenge in examinations where the QRS complex is used as a trigger for activating image acquisition. In this work, we customize a framework for multiscale parameter estimation for processing electrocardiography signals acquired inside and outside an ultra-high-field scanner bore: The parameters of a QRS complex modeled by a Gaussian function were estimated using scale-dependent algebraic expressions for 600 heartbeats from three subjects. Sensitivity ≥ 94% and accuracy ≤ 5ms in each experiment indicate feasibility of this approach, and, additionally, run time is within the acceptable range for triggering latency in the majority of cases. Hence, we see a real-time implementation as an avenue for future work.
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- Nicolai Spicher
- Department of Computer Science, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, Emil-Figge-Str. 42, Dortmund , Germany
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- University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, Dortmund , Germany
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- Erwin L. Hahn Institute for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Essen , Germany
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- Erwin L. Hahn Institute for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Essen , Germany
- Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (German Cancer Research Center, DKFZ), Heidelberg , Germany
- Medical Faculty, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen , Germany
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A Proportionate Normalized Maximum Correntropy Criterion Algorithm with Correntropy Induced Metric Constraint for Identifying Sparse Systems. Symmetry (Basel) 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/sym10120683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A proportionate-type normalized maximum correntropy criterion (PNMCC) with a correntropy induced metric (CIM) zero attraction terms is presented, whose performance is also discussed for identifying sparse systems. The proposed sparse algorithms utilize the advantage of proportionate schemed adaptive filter, maximum correntropy criterion (MCC) algorithm, and zero attraction theory. The CIM scheme is incorporated into the basic MCC to further utilize the sparsity of inherent sparse systems, resulting in the name of the CIM-PNMCC algorithm. The derivation of the CIM-PNMCC is given. The proposed algorithms are used for evaluating the sparse systems in a non-Gaussian environment and the simulation results show that the expanded normalized maximum correntropy criterion (NMCC) adaptive filter algorithms achieve better performance than those of the squared proportionate algorithms such as proportionate normalized least mean square (PNLMS) algorithm. The proposed algorithm can be used for estimating finite impulse response (FIR) systems with symmetric impulse response to prevent the phase distortion in communication system.
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