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Methods and apparatuses for medical imaging
M. Naghavi,Ioannis A. Kakadiaris +1 more
- 14 Jan 2005
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TL;DR: In this paper, a method for detection, localization, and quantification anatomical, morphological or structural features of site sites by analyzing data acquired before injection of a contrast agent and after injection the contrast agent is presented.
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Abstract: A method for detection, localization, and quantification anatomical, morphological or structural features of site sites by analyzing data acquired before injection of a contrast agent and after injection the contrast agent. New catheters for use with the method is also disclosed.
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