"Two-For-One": 4D Cardiac and Pulmonary MR Imaging From a Single Acquisition Using bSTAR.
Magn Reson MedJul 28, 2026 (epub)
Pierre Daudé, Jordan Taylor, Joseph W Plummer et al.
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In 30 seconds
This clinical trial evaluated a novel imaging technique, bSTAR, for generating 4D cardiac and pulmonary images from a single acquisition in 10 healthy volunteers and 12 patients with cardiomyopathy or lung diseases. The study found no significant difference in ejection fraction measurements between bSTAR and traditional 2D cine images (mean bias -0.39%, p > 0.05), indicating comparable accuracy.
Key findings
- Ejection Fraction measurements showed no significant difference between bSTAR and 2D cines (mean bias -0.39%, p > 0.05).
- Whole heart bSTAR images received an image quality score of 3.47 ± 0.58.
- Whole lung bSTAR images received an image quality score of 3.94 ± 0.85.
- Cardiac and pulmonary images were reconstructed in 18 minutes 28 seconds and 8 minutes 39 seconds, respectively.
Why it matters
This study highlights the potential of a single imaging acquisition to assess both cardiac and pulmonary function, which could streamline diagnostic processes and enhance the understanding of cardio-pulmonary interactions in clinical practice.