Smart frame rate adaptation by tracking bolus agent flow in fluoroscopy

Abstract

Example embodiments relate to a system for smart frame rate adaptation by tracking bolus agent flow in fluoroscopy, a method for using said system, and a computer program product. A system for acquiring a number of medical images of a patient is suggested. The system comprises a medical imaging unit configured to acquire the number of medical images with a particular value of a frame rate; an image analysis unit configured to analyze the acquired number of medical images; an event detection unit configured to detect at least one event based on the analyzed acquired number of medical images; and a frame rate determination unit configured to determine a modified value of the frame rate based on the detected at least one event and the particular value of the frame rate. The system can minimize the radiation exposure of the patient.

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