Deep learning exploration for SPECT MPI polar map images classification in coronary artery disease.

Journal: Annals of nuclear medicine
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The exploration and the implementation of a deep learning method using a state-of-the-art convolutional neural network for the classification of polar maps represent myocardial perfusion for the detection of coronary artery disease.

Authors

  • Nikolaos I Papandrianos
    Department of Energy Systems, University of Thessaly, Gaiopolis Campus, 41500, Larisa, Greece. npapandrianos@uth.gr.
  • Ioannis D Apostolopoulos
    Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, University of Patras, 26504, Patras, Greece. ece7216@upnet.gr.
  • Anna Feleki
    Department of Energy Systems, University of Thessaly, Gaiopolis Campus, 41500, Larisa, Greece.
  • Dimitris J Apostolopoulos
  • Elpiniki I Papageorgiou
    Department of Informatics & Computer Technology, Technological Educational Institute of Lamia, Greece.