An image feature approach for computer-aided detection of ischemic stroke

Fuk-Hay TANG, Douglas K. S. NG, Hung Kay Daniel CHOW

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Abstract

We present a computer-aided detection (CAD) scheme for early detection of ischemic stroke with small lesions using image feature characteristics. A novel Circular Adaptive Region of Interest (CAROI) method is proposed to analyze the Computed Tomography (CT) images of the brain. Our result indicates that for the emergency physicians and radiology residents, there is a significant improvement in sensitivity and specificity when using CAD (P<0.005). A mathematical model is established incorporating the weighting of the feature changes. Our CAD scheme is promising for early detection of ischemic stroke and helps improve the efficiency and accuracy of clinical practice. Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)529-536
JournalComputers in Biology and Medicine
Volume41
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2011

Citation

Tang, F.-H., Ng, D. K. S., & Chow, D. H. K. (2011). An image feature approach for computer-aided detection of ischemic stroke. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 41(7), 529-536. doi: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2011.05.001

Keywords

  • Image feature
  • Ischemic stroke
  • Computer-aided detection
  • Adaptive region of interest

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