Abstract

Literature Review

Survey of Advanced Image Fusion Techniques for Enhanced Visualization in Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Treatment

Gargi J Trivedi*

Published: 06 March, 2025 | Volume 9 - Issue 1 | Pages: 001-009

Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) remain a major global health concern, necessitating accurate and comprehensive diagnostic techniques. Traditional medical imaging modalities, such as CT angiography, PET, MRI, and ultrasound, provide crucial but limited information when used independently. Image fusion techniques integrate complementary modalities, enhance visualization, and improve diagnostic accuracy. This paper presents a theoretical study of advanced image fusion methods applied to cardiovascular imaging. We explore wavelet-based, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and deep learning-driven fusion models, emphasizing their theoretical underpinnings, mathematical formulation, and potential clinical applications. The proposed framework enables improved coronary artery visualization, cardiac function assessment, and real-time hemodynamic analysis, offering a non-invasive and highly effective approach to cardiovascular diagnostics.
MSC Codes: 68U10,94A08,92C55,65T60,62H25,68T07.

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Keywords:

Cardiovascular imaging; Image fusion; Wavelet transform; Principal component analysis; Deep learning; Diagnostic imaging; Medical image processing

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