# A Unified Model for Compressed Sensing MRI Across Undersampling Patterns

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.16290 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2410.16290/

## Key facts

- Cited by 7 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 20 of its 43 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 5 Oct 2024.

## Builds on (most cited first, 20 of 20)

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- [Robust Compressed Sensing MRI with Deep Generative Priors](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2108.01368/) (2021)
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- [Nirvana: A Specialized Generalist Model With Task-Aware Memory Mechanism](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2510.26083/) (2025)
- [Resolution-Agnostic Neural Operators for Multi-Rate Sparse-View CT](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2512.12236/) (2025)
- [Self-Supervised Learning via Flow-Guided Neural Operator on Time-Series Data](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2602.12267/) (2026)
- [UEPS: Robust and Efficient MRI Reconstruction](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2603.18572/) (2026)
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## Abstract (arXiv)

Compressed Sensing MRI reconstructs images of the body's internal anatomy from undersampled measurements, thereby reducing scan time. Recently, deep learning has shown great potential for reconstructing high-fidelity images from highly undersampled measurements. However, one needs to train multiple models for different undersampling patterns and desired output image resolutions, since most networks operate on a fixed discretization. Such approaches are highly impractical in clinical settings, where undersampling patterns and image resolutions are frequently changed to accommodate different real-time imaging and diagnostic requirements. We propose a unified MRI reconstruction model robust to various measurement undersampling patterns and image resolutions. Our approach uses neural operators, a discretization-agnostic architecture applied in both image and measurement spaces, to capture local and global features. Empirically, our model improves SSIM by 11% and PSNR by 4 dB over a state-of-the-art CNN (End-to-End VarNet), with 600× faster inference than diffusion methods. The resolution-agnostic design also enables zero-shot super-resolution and extended field-of-view reconstruction, offering a versatile and efficient solution for clinical MR imaging. Our unified model offers a versatile solution for MRI, adapting seamlessly to various measurement undersampling and imaging resolutions, making it highly effective for flexible and reliable clinical imaging. Our code is available at https://armeet.ca/nomri.
