Semi-automatic approach for epicardial fat segmentation and quantification on non-contrast cardiac CT

Epicardial fat is the adipose tissue surrounding the heart, located between the myocardium and the visceral pericardium. Epicardial Fat Volume (EFV) represents a valuable predictor of cardio- and cerebro-vascular events, regardless of other risk factors. In clinical practice, the procedures to quant...

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Main Author: Rebelo, Ana Filipa Oliva (author)
Format: masterThesis
Language:eng
Published: 2022
Subjects:
Epicardial fat
Automatic segmentation
Non-contrast cardiac CT
Basic image techniques
Computer-assisted tool
Domínio/Área Científica::Engenharia e Tecnologia::Outras Engenharias e Tecnologias
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10362/138628
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:run.unl.pt:10362/138628

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http://hdl.handle.net/10362/138628

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