"Soap-Bubble" visualization and quantitative analysis of 3D coronary magnetic resonance angiograms.

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serval:BIB_FEDCDB0BA280
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
"Soap-Bubble" visualization and quantitative analysis of 3D coronary magnetic resonance angiograms.
Journal
Magnetic Resonance In Medicine
Author(s)
Etienne A., Botnar R.M., Van Muiswinkel A.M., Boesiger P., Manning W.J., Stuber M.
ISSN
0740-3194[print], 0740-3194[linking]
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2002
Volume
48
Number
4
Pages
658-666
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
In order to compare coronary magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) data obtained with different scanning methodologies, adequate visualization and presentation of the coronary MRA data need to be ensured. Furthermore, an objective quantitative comparison between images acquired with different scanning methods is desirable. To address this need, a software tool ("Soap-Bubble") that facilitates visualization and quantitative comparison of 3D volume targeted coronary MRA data was developed. In the present implementation, the user interactively specifies a curved subvolume (enclosed in the 3D coronary MRA data set) that closely encompasses the coronary arterial segments. With a 3D Delaunay triangulation and a parallel projection, this enables the simultaneous display of multiple coronary segments in one 2D representation. For objective quantitative analysis, frequently explored quantitative parameters such as signal-to-noise ratio (SNR); contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR); and vessel length, sharpness, and diameter can be assessed. The present tool supports visualization and objective, quantitative comparisons of coronary MRA data obtained with different scanning methods. The first results obtained in healthy adults and in patients with coronary artery disease are presented.
Keywords
Adult, Arteries/anatomy & histology, Contrast Media, Coronary Vessels/anatomy & histology, Gadolinium/diagnostic use, Humans, Image Enhancement, Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods, Imaging, Three-Dimensional, Magnetic Resonance Angiography/methods, Organometallic Compounds/diagnostic use, Software
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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