Analysis and 3D Display of 30 MHz Intravascular Ultrasound Images

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has the intrinsic potential to visualize and quantify the full three-dimensional structure of the vessel with high resolution. A recently proposed subtraction technique [8] enables automatic contour extraction, a prerequisite for routine clinical use.

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