Intravascular Ultrasound: From Acquisition to Advanced Quantitative Analysis

bySimone Balocco(Editor) Intravascular Ultrasound: From Acquisition to Advanced Quantitative Analysis covers topics of the whole imaging pipeline, ranging from the definition of the clinical problem and image acquisition systems to image processing and analysis, including the assisted clinical-decision making procedures and treatment planning (stent deployment and follow up). Atherosclerosis, a disease of the vessel wall that produces vessel narrowing and obstruction, is the major cause of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack or stroke. This book covers all aspects of this imaging tool that allows for the visualization of internal vessel structures and the quantification and characterization of coronary plaque. Product Details Item Weight:1.17 pounds Paperback:218 pages ISBN-10:0128188332 ISBN-13:978-0128188330 Product Dimensions:7.5 x 0.46 x 9.25 inches Publisher:Elsevier; 1st Edition (June 23, 2020) Language::English