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Quantitative Analysis of Lesion Morphology by Computerized Techniques

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Coronary Stenosis Morphology: Analysis and Implication

Part of the book series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine ((DICM,volume 190))

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The purpose of this chapter is to outline the development and application of a computerized method that provides quantitative indexes of lesion irregularity. The rationale for developing this methodology was based on a need to complement visual analysis methods and caliper based methods which are more commonly used to assess lesion complexity. The method allows one to assign continuous, numerical values to shape characteristics that define luminal roughness. This approach allows for more refined analysis and greater sensitivity in detecting subtle changes in lesion characteristics that cannot be quantitated adequately by categorical, visuallybased methods.

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  1. University of British Columbia and Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, USA

    G. B. John Mancini M.D., F.R.C.P.(C), F.A.C.C. (Professor and Head of Internal Medicine)

  2. Department of Radiology, University of Montreal, USA

    Gilles Hudon M.D. (Head, Department of Radiology, Associate Professor)

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Mancini, G.B.J., Hudon, G. (1997). Quantitative Analysis of Lesion Morphology by Computerized Techniques. In: Klein, L.W. (eds) Coronary Stenosis Morphology: Analysis and Implication. Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol 190. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-6287-0_3

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