Automated correlation of intravascular ultrasound images with angiography : an alternative to three-dimensional reconstructions /

analysis accessed the stored images for processing. At least

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gowda, Ashok, 1969-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Description
Summary:analysis accessed the stored images for processing. At least
angiography provides an accurate alternative to three-
automatically correlate IVUS images with their corresponding
catheter were performed in each model and acquired images
computer algorithm using vascular models of the aorta and
Contrast angiography is the present standard for imaging of
correlation point. This declined to less than 3 mm when
corresponding position on the angiogram was displayed. Error
dimensional reconstruction algorithms.
ileo-femoral vessels. Artificial plaques were placed at
in a side-by-side format. We verified the accuracy of this
IVUS frames with their expected locations on the angiogram.
locations on contrast angiograms, and to display both images
matched with its position on its corresponding angiogram.
obtained. Serial timed pullbacks using a 20 @ ultrasound
of correlation points. There was an inverse relation between
one IVUS image containing a known landmark was then visually
provides advantages for the study of arterial wall pathology.
pullback distance of 130 mm (relative error 3%) with only one
that computer based correlation of IVUS images with
The computer algorithm automatically correlated the remaining
The IVUS images could then be scrolled through while their
the measured errors. The maximum error was 4 mm over a total
the number of IVUS points visually matched in the models and
the vascular system, but intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
three or more points were used. These results demonstrate
To enhance such studies, we developed a computer algorithm to
various sites throughout the models. The models were filled
was measured after using the procedure with various numbers
were sampled, digitized, and stored. A computer algorithm
with iodinated contrast and radiographic images were
written using a package for image processing and mathematical
Item Description:"Major subject: Bioengineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 53 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.