CAPRI-CT: Causal Analysis and Predictive Reasoning for Image Quality Optimization in Computed Tomography

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2507.17420v1
• Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:23:02 GMT
• Title: CAPRI-CT: Causal Analysis and Predictive Reasoning for Image Quality Optimization in Computed Tomography
• Authors: Sneha George Gnanakalavathy, Hairil Abdul Razak, Robert Meertens, Jonathan E. Fieldsend, Xujiong Ye, Mohammed M. Abdelsamea,
• Abstract summary: CAPRI-CT is a causal-aware deep learning framework for Causal Analysis and Predictive Reasoning for Image Quality Optimization in CT imaging.<n>It integrates image data with acquisition metadata to model the underlying causal relationships that influence image quality.<n>It is trained and validated using an ensemble learning approach, achieving strong predictive performance.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: In computed tomography (CT), achieving high image quality while minimizing radiation exposure remains a key clinical challenge. This paper presents CAPRI-CT, a novel causal-aware deep learning framework for Causal Analysis and Predictive Reasoning for Image Quality Optimization in CT imaging. CAPRI-CT integrates image data with acquisition metadata (such as tube voltage, tube current, and contrast agent types) to model the underlying causal relationships that influence image quality. An ensemble of Variational Autoencoders (VAEs) is employed to extract meaningful features and generate causal representations from observational data, including CT images and associated imaging parameters. These input features are fused to predict the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and support counterfactual inference, enabling what-if simulations, such as changes in contrast agents (types and concentrations) or scan parameters. CAPRI-CT is trained and validated using an ensemble learning approach, achieving strong predictive performance. By facilitating both prediction and interpretability, CAPRI-CT provides actionable insights that could help radiologists and technicians design more efficient CT protocols without repeated physical scans. The source code and dataset are publicly available at https://github.com/SnehaGeorge22/capri-ct.

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