Title :
Image processing and display of 3D intra-coronary ultrasound images
Author :
Herrington, D. ; Santago, P. ; Johnson, T. ; Downes, T. ; Braden, G. ; Snyder, W.
Author_Institution :
Bowman Gray Sch. of Med., Wake Forest Univ., Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Abstract :
Multiplanar reformatting and three-dimensional (3-D) projection displays provide new ways to visually interrogate image data that may assist in their qualitative and quantitative interpretation. The authors describe the methods and preliminary results of these image processing techniques applied to in vivo intra-coronary images. Preliminary results using temporal domain and several anisotropic filters are discussed. A radial gradient filter for boundary detection of the medial-adventitial interface is presented. Maximum intensity projection displays are also discussed
Keywords :
acoustic imaging; biomedical ultrasonics; cardiology; picture processing; 3D intra-coronary ultrasound images; anisotropic filters; boundary detection; image data visual interrogation; image display; image processing; maximum intensity projection displays; medial-adventitial interface; medical diagnostic imaging; multiplanar reformatting; radial gradient filter; temporal domain; Angiography; Anisotropic filters; Arteries; Catheters; Image processing; In vivo; Three dimensional displays; Tomography; Ultrasonic imaging; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Computers in Cardiology 1991, Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
Venice
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2485-X
DOI :
10.1109/CIC.1991.169117
