MACHINE LEARNING BASED CLINICAL SCAN GUIDANCE ALGORITHM FOR ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND

Abstract

A first ultrasound image of an ultrasound probe at a first time point is analyzed to identify a predetermined structure within an imaging subject and to identify a first position thereof. In addition, a first area indicator corresponding to a first area of the predetermined structure in the first ultrasound image is output. The system outputs guide information instructing the operator to move the ultrasound probe to a position where an ultrasound image can be obtained in which the predetermined structure is displayed more favorably. A second area indicator having an attribute corresponding to a second area of the predetermined structure in a second ultrasound image at a second time point is also output in a manner that allows recognition of a change over time relative to the first area indicator.

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