Systems and methods for color visualization of CT images

A method comprising:

• acquiring at least three phases of computed tomography (CT) imaging information via a CT imaging unit that comprises an X-ray source and a CT detector;
• determining, using at least one processor, timing information for imaging intensity of blood vessels represented in the CT imaging information;
• assigning corresponding colors to the blood vessels based on the timing information;
• reconstructing an image using the CT imaging information from the at least three phases, wherein the blood vessels depicted in the reconstructed image are represented using the corresponding colors based on the timing information;
• and
• displaying the image on a display unit.

A tangible and non-transitory computer readable medium comprising one or more computer software modules configured to direct one or more processors to:

• acquire at least three phases of computed tomography (CT) imaging information via a CT imaging unit that comprises an X-ray source and a CT detector;
• determine timing information for imaging intensity of blood vessels represented in the CT imaging information;
• assign corresponding colors to the blood vessels based on the timing information;
• reconstruct an image using the CT imaging information from the at least three phases, wherein the blood vessels depicted in the reconstructed image are represented using the corresponding colors based on the timing information;
• and
• display the image on a display unit.