Optimizing MRF-ASL Scan Design for Precise Quantification of Brain Hemodynamics using Neural Network Regression
Purpose: Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) is a quantitative, non-invasive alternative to perfusion imaging with contrast agents. Fixing values of certain model parameters in traditional ASL, which actually vary from region to region, may introduce bias in perfusion estimates. Adopting Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF) for ASL is an alternative where these parameters are estimated alongside perfusion, but multiparametric estimation can degrade precision. We aim to improve the sensitivity of ASL-MRF signals to underlying parameters to counter this problem, and provide precise estimates. We also propose a regression based estimation framework for MRF-ASL. Methods: To improve the sensitivity of MRF-ASL signals to underlying parameters, we optimize ASL labeling durations using the Cramer-Rao Lower Bound (CRLB). This paper also proposes a neural network regression based estimation framework trained using noisy synthetic signals generated from our ASL signal model. Results: We test our methods in silico and in vivo, and compare with multiple post labeling delay (multi-PLD) ASL and unoptimized MRF-ASL. We present comparisons of estimated maps for six parameters accounted for in our signal model. Conclusions: The scan design process facilitates precise estimates of multiple hemodynamic parameters and tissue properties from a single scan, in regions of gray and white matter, as well as regions with anomalous perfusion activity in the brain. The regression based estimation approach provides perfusion estimates rapidly, and bypasses problems with quantization error. Keywords: Arterial Spin Labeling, Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting, Optimization, Cramer-Rao Bound, Scan Design, Regression, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Precision, Estimation, Brain Hemodynamics.
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