Methodology for micro-CT data inflation using intravascular ultrasound images

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2014:2014:1099-102. doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2014.6943786.

Abstract

In this paper, a framework for the inflation of micro-CT data using intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) images, is presented. The proposed methodology consists of four steps. In the first step a centerline is extracted from the micro-CT images. In the second step the micro CT images are segmented automatically using the k-means algorithm. In the third step IVUS- micro-CT images are co-registered based on fiducial markers selected manually by the experts. Finally, the images are inflated by applying a transformation method on each image. The transformation method is based on the IVUS and micro-CT contour difference. The proposed methodology for inflating micro-CT images could increase the reliability of correct plaque labeling process as well to enhance the accuracy of the produced training dataset from the micro-CT images.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Plaque, Atherosclerotic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional / methods*
  • X-Ray Microtomography / methods*