2023
DuSFE: Dual-Channel Squeeze-Fusion-Excitation co-attention for cross-modality registration of cardiac SPECT and CT
Chen X, Zhou B, Xie H, Guo X, Zhang J, Duncan J, Miller E, Sinusas A, Onofrey J, Liu C. DuSFE: Dual-Channel Squeeze-Fusion-Excitation co-attention for cross-modality registration of cardiac SPECT and CT. Medical Image Analysis 2023, 88: 102840. PMID: 37216735, PMCID: PMC10524650, DOI: 10.1016/j.media.2023.102840.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHeartHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedPhantoms, ImagingTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsCross-modality registrationConvolutional layersCo-attention mechanismMultiple convolutional layersCo-attention moduleDifferent convolutional layersMedical image registrationInput data streamDeep learning strategiesLow registration errorIntensity-based registration methodCardiac SPECTΜ-mapsDeep learningFeature fusionData streamsInput imageSource codeFeature mapsNeural networkImage registrationSpatial featuresRegistration performanceRegistration methodInput informationSegmentation-Free PVC for Cardiac SPECT Using a Densely-Connected Multi-Dimensional Dynamic Network
Xie H, Liu Z, Shi L, Greco K, Chen X, Zhou B, Feher A, Stendahl J, Boutagy N, Kyriakides T, Wang G, Sinusas A, Liu C. Segmentation-Free PVC for Cardiac SPECT Using a Densely-Connected Multi-Dimensional Dynamic Network. IEEE Transactions On Medical Imaging 2023, 42: 1325-1336. PMID: 36459599, PMCID: PMC10204821, DOI: 10.1109/tmi.2022.3226604.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlgorithmsAnimalsArtifactsCardiac Imaging TechniquesDogsErythrocytesTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon
2022
Quantification of intramyocardial blood volume using 99mTc-RBC SPECT/CT: a pilot human study
Yousefi H, Shi L, Soufer A, Tsatkin V, Bruni W, Avendano R, Greco K, McMahon D, Thorn S, Miller E, Sinusas A, Liu C. Quantification of intramyocardial blood volume using 99mTc-RBC SPECT/CT: a pilot human study. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2022, 30: 292-297. PMID: 36319815, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-022-03123-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnimalsBlood VolumeErythrocytesHumansMicrocirculationPilot ProjectsSingle Photon Emission Computed Tomography Computed TomographyTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonDuDoSS: Deep‐learning‐based dual‐domain sinogram synthesis from sparsely sampled projections of cardiac SPECT
Chen X, Zhou B, Xie H, Miao T, Liu H, Holler W, Lin M, Miller EJ, Carson RE, Sinusas AJ, Liu C. DuDoSS: Deep‐learning‐based dual‐domain sinogram synthesis from sparsely sampled projections of cardiac SPECT. Medical Physics 2022, 50: 89-103. PMID: 36048541, PMCID: PMC9868054, DOI: 10.1002/mp.15958.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDeep LearningHeartHominidaeHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsLow reconstruction accuracySynthetic projectionsAbsolute percent errorImage predictionSPECT image reconstructionImage domainSinogram synthesisGround truthReconstruction accuracyImage reconstructionSinogram domainProjection angleData acquisitionMean square errorFast data acquisitionImagesReconstruction artifactsSPECT imagesSquare errorDeep-learning-based methods of attenuation correction for SPECT and PET
Chen X, Liu C. Deep-learning-based methods of attenuation correction for SPECT and PET. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2022, 30: 1859-1878. PMID: 35680755, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-022-03007-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDeep LearningHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMagnetic Resonance ImagingPositron Emission Tomography Computed TomographyPositron-Emission TomographyTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsHigh computational complexityAC strategyNeural networkRaw emission dataComputational complexityLearning methodsCT imagesΜ-mapsPET imagesLow accuracySuperior performanceImagesAttenuation correctionPromising resultsMR imagesAttenuation mapPET/CT scannerHigh noise levelsArtifactsNetworkCT artifactsPET/MRI scannerIntermediate stepComplexityScannerIncreasing angular sampling through deep learning for stationary cardiac SPECT image reconstruction
Xie H, Thorn S, Chen X, Zhou B, Liu H, Liu Z, Lee S, Wang G, Liu YH, Sinusas AJ, Liu C. Increasing angular sampling through deep learning for stationary cardiac SPECT image reconstruction. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2022, 30: 86-100. PMID: 35508796, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-022-02972-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDeep LearningHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedPhantoms, ImagingSwineTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsDeep learningReconstruction qualityImage reconstructionDeep learning methodsDeep neural networksDeep learning resultsImage qualityNetwork trainingSPECT image reconstructionNeural networkLearning methodsHigh image resolutionImage volumesClinical softwareImage metricsImage resolutionReconstruction resultsImproved image qualityTesting dataLearning resultsNetwork resultsPhysical phantomStationary imagingDifferent subjectsLearningCross-vender, cross-tracer, and cross-protocol deep transfer learning for attenuation map generation of cardiac SPECT
Chen X, Pretorius P, Zhou B, Liu H, Johnson K, Liu YH, King MA, Liu C. Cross-vender, cross-tracer, and cross-protocol deep transfer learning for attenuation map generation of cardiac SPECT. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2022, 29: 3379-3391. PMID: 35474443, PMCID: PMC11407548, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-022-02978-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHumansMachine LearningRadiopharmaceuticalsSingle Photon Emission Computed Tomography Computed TomographyTechnetium Tc 99m SestamibiTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonDirect and indirect strategies of deep-learning-based attenuation correction for general purpose and dedicated cardiac SPECT
Chen X, Zhou B, Xie H, Shi L, Liu H, Holler W, Lin M, Liu YH, Miller EJ, Sinusas AJ, Liu C. Direct and indirect strategies of deep-learning-based attenuation correction for general purpose and dedicated cardiac SPECT. European Journal Of Nuclear Medicine And Molecular Imaging 2022, 49: 3046-3060. PMID: 35169887, PMCID: PMC9253078, DOI: 10.1007/s00259-022-05718-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Post-reconstruction attenuation correction for SPECT myocardium perfusion imaging facilitated by deep learning-based attenuation map generation
Liu H, Wu J, Shi L, Liu Y, Miller E, Sinusas A, Liu YH, Liu C. Post-reconstruction attenuation correction for SPECT myocardium perfusion imaging facilitated by deep learning-based attenuation map generation. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2021, 29: 2881-2892. PMID: 34671940, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-021-02817-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep LearningHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMyocardial Perfusion ImagingMyocardiumSensitivity and SpecificityTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonTomography, X-Ray ComputedCT-free attenuation correction for dedicated cardiac SPECT using a 3D dual squeeze-and-excitation residual dense network
Chen X, Zhou B, Shi L, Liu H, Pang Y, Wang R, Miller EJ, Sinusas AJ, Liu C. CT-free attenuation correction for dedicated cardiac SPECT using a 3D dual squeeze-and-excitation residual dense network. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2021, 29: 2235-2250. PMID: 34085168, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-021-02672-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedSingle Photon Emission Computed Tomography Computed TomographyTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonTomography, X-Ray ComputedDirect Attenuation Correction Using Deep Learning for Cardiac SPECT: A Feasibility Study
Yang J, Shi L, Wang R, Miller EJ, Sinusas AJ, Liu C, Gullberg GT, Seo Y. Direct Attenuation Correction Using Deep Learning for Cardiac SPECT: A Feasibility Study. Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 2021, 62: 1645-1652. PMID: 33637586, PMCID: PMC8612332, DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.120.256396.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep LearningFeasibility StudiesHumansMiddle AgedMyocardial Perfusion ImagingTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon
2020
Deep learning-based attenuation map generation for myocardial perfusion SPECT
Shi L, Onofrey JA, Liu H, Liu YH, Liu C. Deep learning-based attenuation map generation for myocardial perfusion SPECT. European Journal Of Nuclear Medicine And Molecular Imaging 2020, 47: 2383-2395. PMID: 32219492, DOI: 10.1007/s00259-020-04746-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArtifactsDeep LearningHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedPerfusionTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonTomography, X-Ray Computed
2019
Direct List Mode Parametric Reconstruction for Dynamic Cardiac SPECT
Shi L, Lu Y, Wu J, Gallezot JD, Boutagy N, Thorn S, Sinusas AJ, Carson RE, Liu C. Direct List Mode Parametric Reconstruction for Dynamic Cardiac SPECT. IEEE Transactions On Medical Imaging 2019, 39: 119-128. PMID: 31180845, PMCID: PMC7030971, DOI: 10.1109/tmi.2019.2921969.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlgorithmsAnimalsCardiac Imaging TechniquesComputer SimulationDogsHeartImage Processing, Computer-AssistedPhantoms, ImagingTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsAppropriate kinetic modelConventional indirect methodImage reconstruction algorithmKinetic modelHigh noise levelsLow count levelsVivo canine studyIndirect methodImage noiseNoise levelParametric reconstructionNoiseReconstruction algorithmFrame imagePatient radiation dose reductionMethodDirect methodLower image noiseRecent advances in cardiac SPECT instrumentation and imaging methods
Wu J, Liu C. Recent advances in cardiac SPECT instrumentation and imaging methods. Physics In Medicine And Biology 2019, 64: 06tr01. PMID: 30726779, DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ab04de.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Simplified Quantification and Acquisition Protocol for 123I-MIBG Dynamic SPECT
Wu J, Gallezot JD, Lu Y, Ye Q, Liu H, Esserman DA, Kyriakides TC, Thorn S, Zonouz TH, Liu YH, Lampert R, Sinusas AJ, Carson RE, Liu C. Simplified Quantification and Acquisition Protocol for 123I-MIBG Dynamic SPECT. Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 2018, 59: 1574-1580. PMID: 29476001, DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.117.202143.Peer-Reviewed Original Research3-IodobenzylguanidineFemaleHealthy VolunteersHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedKineticsMaleMiddle AgedTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon
2016
Quantitative Analysis of Dynamic 123I-mIBG SPECT Imaging Data in Healthy Humans with a Population-Based Metabolite Correction Method
Wu J, Lin SF, Gallezot JD, Chan C, Prasad R, Thorn S, Stacy MR, Huang Y, Zonouz TH, Liu YH, Lampert RJ, Carson RE, Sinusas AJ, Liu C. Quantitative Analysis of Dynamic 123I-mIBG SPECT Imaging Data in Healthy Humans with a Population-Based Metabolite Correction Method. Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 2016, 57: 1226-1232. PMID: 27081169, DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.115.171710.Peer-Reviewed Original Research3-IodobenzylguanidineAdultAgedAlgorithmsArtifactsComputer SimulationFemaleHeartHumansImage EnhancementImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedMaleMiddle AgedModels, CardiovascularModels, StatisticalMyocardiumRadiopharmaceuticalsReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificityTissue DistributionTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon
2015
The impact of system matrix dimension on small FOV SPECT reconstruction with truncated projections
Chan C, Dey J, Grobshtein Y, Wu J, Liu YH, Lampert R, Sinusas AJ, Liu C. The impact of system matrix dimension on small FOV SPECT reconstruction with truncated projections. Medical Physics 2015, 43: 213-224. PMID: 26745914, PMCID: PMC4691252, DOI: 10.1118/1.4938098.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemaleHeartHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMaleModels, BiologicalPhantoms, ImagingTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonTomography, X-Ray ComputedScatter and crosstalk corrections for 99mTc/123I dual‐radionuclide imaging using a CZT SPECT system with pinhole collimators
Fan P, Hutton BF, Holstensson M, Ljungberg M, Pretorius P, Prasad R, Ma T, Liu Y, Wang S, Thorn SL, Stacy MR, Sinusas AJ, Liu C. Scatter and crosstalk corrections for 99mTc/123I dual‐radionuclide imaging using a CZT SPECT system with pinhole collimators. Medical Physics 2015, 42: 6895-6911. PMID: 26632046, DOI: 10.1118/1.4934830.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCadmiumComputer SimulationHeartHumansIodine RadioisotopesLikelihood FunctionsModels, BiologicalMonte Carlo MethodPhantoms, ImagingPhotonsRadiopharmaceuticalsScattering, RadiationTechnetiumTelluriumTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonTomography, X-Ray ComputedZincConceptsDual-radionuclide imagingCrosstalk correction methodTEW methodLine source experimentDefect contrastSource experimentsMonte Carlo simulationsIncomplete charge collectionCadmium zinc telluride detectorsLow-energy tailImaging systemCarlo simulationsPinhole collimatorCardiac SPECT systemEnergy tailDetector effectsEnergy spectrumPoint source measurementsSPECT systemCZT detectorsTriple energy window (TEW) methodScatter modelDedicated cardiac SPECT systemsCorrection methodCrosstalk correction
2014
Is Assessment of Absolute Myocardial Perfusion with SPECT Ready for Prime Time?
Liu C, Sinusas AJ. Is Assessment of Absolute Myocardial Perfusion with SPECT Ready for Prime Time? Journal Of Nuclear Medicine 2014, 55: 1573-1575. PMID: 25236351, DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.114.144550.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedKineticsMyocardiumPerfusionReproducibility of ResultsSoftwareTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon