RAD2052

Medical imaging and methods 1 (DVI) and digital image processing 1

(MED)

Synopsis: Digital vascular imaging - instrumentation, related methods and procedures for specific examinations of the blood vessels of the body. Film based angiographic methods. The methods and imaging techniques for vascular and non vascular interventional therapeutic procedures performed using these forms of digital imaging instruments. Basic and applied concepts relevant to digital imaging in medical imaging generally and vascular imaging specifically from an information technology and digital image processing perspective. Qualitative and quantitative image enhancement routines and analysis tools. Computed radiography.

Assessment: One written examination (3 hours): 60% + Laboratory reports: 25% + Tutorial exercises: 15%