Carotid IMT (Intima-Media Thickness) measurement based on B-mode ultrasound images through super-resolution processing and image segmentation

Description:

Develop an innovative method for measuring carotid IMT (Intima-Media Thickness) based on B-mode ultrasound images through super-resolution processing and image segmentation.

Keyword:

Super-resolution, Snake, Segementation, Medical image processing

Hardward:

Ultrasound imaging machine, PC

Software:

MATLAB 7.1

Sponsor:

Pfizer Global Research and Development

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