Blood flow visualization from 4D flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging using the ISO X3D standard
Authors: Jesús Ruíz M. Dolores García
Date: 25.09.2024
Abstract
4D flow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables the evaluation of blood flow patterns in cardiovascular diseases by resolving the blood flow velocity relative to the three anatomical dimensions and the fourth dimension of time. 4D flow MRI processing solutions highlight the need of disposing of quality visualisations to enhance the interpretation of the data. In this context, we present an open-source Python-based pipeline for loading and processing 4D flow MRI data in the context of pulmonary hypertension, followed by the publication of interactive and comparative 4D visualizations on the Web using the ISO X3D standard. This opens up the opportunity for larger clinical studies and medical research using this complex imaging modality and highlights the versatility and strength of using the X3D standard for multidimensional medical flow data analysis. Interactive visualization and exploration of both static and dynamic behavior of blood flow helps physicians and researchers to better understand flow patterns. A contrast with similar works using X3D in medical flow visualization (e.-g. brain flow) also shows the potential for extending the use of X3D capabilities specifically for 4D-flow related applications (i.e blood, water current, air).
BIB_text
title = {Blood flow visualization from 4D flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging using the ISO X3D standard},
pages = {15},
keywds = {
4D flow visualization; magnetic resonance; Web application; X3D
}
abstract = {
4D flow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables the evaluation of blood flow patterns in cardiovascular diseases by resolving the blood flow velocity relative to the three anatomical dimensions and the fourth dimension of time. 4D flow MRI processing solutions highlight the need of disposing of quality visualisations to enhance the interpretation of the data. In this context, we present an open-source Python-based pipeline for loading and processing 4D flow MRI data in the context of pulmonary hypertension, followed by the publication of interactive and comparative 4D visualizations on the Web using the ISO X3D standard. This opens up the opportunity for larger clinical studies and medical research using this complex imaging modality and highlights the versatility and strength of using the X3D standard for multidimensional medical flow data analysis. Interactive visualization and exploration of both static and dynamic behavior of blood flow helps physicians and researchers to better understand flow patterns. A contrast with similar works using X3D in medical flow visualization (e.-g. brain flow) also shows the potential for extending the use of X3D capabilities specifically for 4D-flow related applications (i.e blood, water current, air).
}
isbn = {979-840070689-9},
date = {2024-09-25},
}
