The Vienna healthcare system has recently implemented the optimization of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images with the help of artificial intelligence.
The magnetic resonance imaging machines at the Donaustadt and Floridsdorf clinics have been upgraded with the latest technology supported by artificial intelligence, and the Favoriten Clinic and the AKH University Clinic in Vienna will also receive these additions, according to a statement from the Vienna City Office in Belgrade.
"The new technology has been in use at the Donaustadt Clinic for a month now and is producing exceptional results, especially when examining the brain, spine and joints," said Helmut Ringl, director of the Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the Donaustadt Clinic.
The application of artificial intelligence and deep learning methods enables the reconstruction of high-quality images in real time and more details in the images. This reduces the need for a large number of measurement data, which shortens the recording time.
"The scanning speed is increased by 73 percent. So an MRI examination of the knee takes only 15 minutes instead of the previous 8 minutes," explains Ringl.
This enables faster diagnoses, greater comfort for patients and, in the long run, shorter waiting times. Shorter examination times mean less stress for patients, who are exposed to loud machine noise during the scan and are prohibited from moving, the statement said.
This is a significant advantage, especially for people who have difficulty with longer MRI scans due to pain or fear of enclosed spaces. Also, the number of repeat scans due to patient movement is reduced thanks to the shorter examination time, allowing patients to receive an accurate diagnosis faster.
Thanks to image reconstruction with the help of artificial intelligence, sharper and more detailed images are created. Subtleties in tissues are displayed more precisely, which helps radiologists recognize even the smallest changes in tissues and make more precise diagnoses as a key step for early and targeted therapy.
Faster examinations and more accurate diagnoses enable more efficient operations in hospitals, schedule optimization, shorter waiting times, and overall better medical service.
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