Quantitative analysis of ventricular function starting from ventriculograms

Abstract:

This paper reports on the design of a software platform for the estimation of parameters describing the left ventricular function in ventriculographic images. The system enables the estimation of the End Diastolic Volume (EDV), the End Systolic Volume (ESV), the Stroke Volume (SV), the Ejection Fraction (EF), as well as the ventricular motion. These parameters are useful for evaluation of the cardiac function as a tool for diagnosis of several cardiac diseases. The software system is tested using several ventriculogram sequences. The validation is performed by comparing results obtained by our system with respect to results obtained by the cardiologist. Preliminary results are promising; however, a further validation is required. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007.

Año de publicación:

2008

Keywords:

• Software platform
• Left ventricle
• Cardiac function
• Angiography

Fuente:

scopus