Vessel analysis

Abstract

A system for performing vessel analysis uses display means (1) for displaying a three-dimensional image representing at least a tubular structure. Indicating means (2) are used for enabling a user to indicate a position on a vessel of the tubular structure, for obtaining an indicated position. Identifying means (3) are used for identifying a portion of the tubular structure situated around the indicated position, including any bifurcations, and extending up to a predetermined distance measure from the indicated position, for obtaining an identified portion. The display means (1) is also used for displaying a graphical annotation in the displayed three-dimensional image, indicative of the identified portion of the tubular structure.

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