Segmentation of the carotid artery in ultrasound images using frequency-designed B-spline active contour

Atherosclerosis is a cardiovascular disease very widespread into population. It is characterized by a thickening of the arterial walls, which affects blood flow. The intima-media thickness (IMT) has emerged as a reliable early indicator of this pathology.

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