RAS Dataset: A 3D Cardiac LGE-MRI Dataset for Segmentation of Right Atrial Cavity

Abstract The current challenge in effectively treating atrial fibrillation (AF) stems from a limited understanding of the intricate structure of the human atria. The objective and quantitative interpretation of the right atrium (RA) in late gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (LGE-MRI) sc...

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Main Authors: Jinwen Zhu, Jieyun Bai, Zihao Zhou, Yaqi Liang, Zhiting Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Xiaoshen Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Series:Scientific Data
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-03253-9
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Summary:Abstract The current challenge in effectively treating atrial fibrillation (AF) stems from a limited understanding of the intricate structure of the human atria. The objective and quantitative interpretation of the right atrium (RA) in late gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (LGE-MRI) scans relies heavily on its precise segmentation. Leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for RA segmentation presents a promising solution. However, the successful implementation of AI in this context necessitates access to a substantial volume of annotated LGE-MRI images for model training. In this paper, we present a comprehensive 3D cardiac dataset comprising 50 high-resolution LGE-MRI scans, each meticulously annotated at the pixel level. The annotation process underwent rigorous standardization through crowdsourcing among a panel of medical experts, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the annotations. Our dataset represents a significant contribution to the field, providing a valuable resource for advancing RA segmentation methods.
ISSN:2052-4463