Cardio-respiratory motion prediction analysis is a crucial medical application for enhancing the precision and effectiveness of medical imaging and patient diagnosis, particularly in the cardiac and respiratory context. This systematic mapping study reviews 23 selected research papers to provide a comprehensive overview of emerging trends and future directions in the field, which also highlights challenges and limitations frequently encountered in cardio-respiratory motion prediction and identifies key machine learning, deep learning, and computational paradigm methodologies examining their application frequencies. In addition, the study analyses the number of performance metrics used alongside validation techniques, which are essential for assessing the accuracy and reliability of the predictive models. Furthermore, it explores the most utilized data types and imaging modalities in this domain, such as X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound, discussing their respective advantages and limitations. Ethical considerations, including patient privacy, data security, informed consent, and the potential for bias, are also addressed. This study aims to deepen the understanding of the landscape of cardio-respiratory motion prediction, guiding future research and the development of more effective, reliable predictive models to enhance medical imaging and patient care, providing valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and technologists in the field.
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