Title :
An integrated processing program for analysis of left ventricular function and perfusion
Author :
Faber, TL ; Cooke, Cd ; Folks, RD ; Vansant, JP ; Klein, JL ; Garcia, Ev
Author_Institution :
Emory Univ., Atlanta, GA, USA
Abstract :
A processing program for analysis of left ventricular perfusion, anatomy, and function from single photon emission computed tomographic perfusion images is presented. This program combines a well-known and validated perfusion quantification approach with a left ventricular surface modeler which enables computation of local and global functional parameters. Thus, perfusion and function can be associated and compared. The results can be displayed in two or three dimensions, using slice displays, polar plots, or surface-shaded 3-D graphics. Finally, the abilities to align a 3-D coronary artery tree with the 3-D left ventricular epicardial surface and display the unification results have been provided, to allow for comparison between coronary anatomy and left ventricular structure and function. Each portion of the analysis package has been separately validated
Keywords :
cardiology; haemorheology; medical image processing; single photon emission computed tomography; 3-D coronary artery tree; analysis package; coronary anatomy; epicardial surface; global functional parameters; integrated processing program; left ventricular function analysis; left ventricular perfusion analysis; local functional parameters; medical diagnostic imaging; nuclear medicine; polar plots; slice displays; surface-shaded 3-D graphics; Anatomy; Arteries; Computational modeling; Graphics; Image analysis; Optical computing; Packaging; Single photon emission computed tomography; Three dimensional displays; Tree graphs;
Conference_Titel :
Computers in Cardiology 1997
Conference_Location :
Lund
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4445-6
DOI :
10.1109/CIC.1997.648146
