Automated segmentation and quantification of aortic calcification at abdominal CT: application of a deep learning-based algorithm to a longitudinal screening cohort
Objective To investigate an automated aortic calcium segmentation and scoring tool at
abdominal CT in an adult screening cohort. Methods Using instance segmentation with …
abdominal CT in an adult screening cohort. Methods Using instance segmentation with …
Does nonenhanced CT-based quantification of abdominal aortic calcification outperform the Framingham risk score in predicting cardiovascular events in …
Purpose To determine if abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) at CT predicts cardiovascular
events independent of Framingham risk score (FRS). Materials and Methods For this …
events independent of Framingham risk score (FRS). Materials and Methods For this …
Deep learning for automatic calcium scoring in CT: validation using multiple cardiac CT and chest CT protocols
SGM van Velzen, N Lessmann, BK Velthuis, IEM Bank… - Radiology, 2020 - pubs.rsna.org
Background Although several deep learning (DL) calcium scoring methods have achieved
excellent performance for specific CT protocols, their performance in a range of CT …
excellent performance for specific CT protocols, their performance in a range of CT …
Machine learning for abdominal aortic calcification assessment from bone density machine-derived lateral spine images
Background Lateral spine images for vertebral fracture assessment can be easily obtained
on modern bone density machines. Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) can be scored on …
on modern bone density machines. Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) can be scored on …
Prognostic value of abdominal aortic calcification: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies
K Leow, P Szulc, JT Schousboe, DP Kiel… - Journal of the …, 2021 - Am Heart Assoc
Background The prognostic importance of abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) viewed on
noninvasive imaging modalities remains uncertain. Methods and Results We searched …
noninvasive imaging modalities remains uncertain. Methods and Results We searched …
Machine learning for automated abdominal aortic calcification scoring of DXA vertebral fracture assessment images: A pilot study
S Reid, JT Schousboe, D Kimelman, BA Monchka… - Bone, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) identified on dual-energy x-ray
absorptiometry (DXA) vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) lateral spine images is predictive …
absorptiometry (DXA) vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) lateral spine images is predictive …
CT-based abdominal aortic calcification score as a surrogate marker for predicting the presence of asymptomatic coronary artery disease
Objectives To assess the value of a CT-based abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) score as
a surrogate marker for the presence of asymptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD) …
a surrogate marker for the presence of asymptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD) …
[HTML][HTML] Calcification of the abdominal aorta is an under-appreciated cardiovascular disease risk factor in the general population
Calcification of large arteries is a high-risk factor in the development of cardiovascular
diseases, however, due to the lack of routine monitoring, the pathology remains severely …
diseases, however, due to the lack of routine monitoring, the pathology remains severely …
Automated quantitative 3D analysis of aorta size, morphology, and mural calcification distributions
S Kurugol, CE Come, AA Diaz, JC Ross… - Medical …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose: The purpose of this work is to develop a fully automated pipeline to compute aorta
morphology and calcification measures in large cohorts of CT scans that can be used to …
morphology and calcification measures in large cohorts of CT scans that can be used to …
Automated aortic calcium scoring on low‐dose chest computed tomography
Purpose: Thoracic computed tomography (CT) scans provide information about
cardiovascular risk status. These scans are non‐ECG synchronized, thus precise …
cardiovascular risk status. These scans are non‐ECG synchronized, thus precise …