A novel intensity-based multi-level classification approach for coronary plaque characterization in intravascular ultrasound images
Abstract Background Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a commonly used diagnostic imaging method for coronary artery disease. Virtual histology (VH) characterizes the plaque components into fibrous tissue (FT), fibro-fatty tissue (FFT), necrotic core (NC), or dense calcium (DC). However, VH can obta...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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| Series: | BioMedical Engineering OnLine |
| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12938-018-0586-1 |