Computer interpretation of thallium SPECT studies based on neural network analysis

David C. Wang; K. C. Karvelis M.D.

doi:10.1117/12.45254

1 June 1991 Computer interpretation of thallium SPECT studies based on neural network analysis

David C. Wang, K. C. Karvelis M.D.

Proceedings Volume 1445, Medical Imaging V: Image Processing; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45254
Event: Medical Imaging '91, 1991, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

A class of artificial intelligence (Al) programs known as neural networks are well suited to pattern recognition. A neural network is trained rather than programmed to recognize patterns. This differs from "expert system" Al programs in that it is not following an extensive set of rules determined by the programmer, but rather bases its decision on a gestalt interpretation of the image. The "bullseye" images from cardiac stress thallium tests performed on 50 male patients, as well as several simulated images were used to train the network. The network was able to accurately classify all patients in the training set. The network was then tested against 50 unknown patients and was able to correctly categorize 77% of the areas of ischemia and 92% of the areas of infarction. While not yet matching the ability of a trained physician, the neural network shows great promise in this area and has potential application in other areas of medical imaging.

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David C. Wang and K. C. Karvelis M.D. "Computer interpretation of thallium SPECT studies based on neural network analysis", Proc. SPIE 1445, Medical Imaging V: Image Processing, (1 June 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45254

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