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Carimas: An Extensive Medical Imaging Data Processing Tool for Research.

Oona Rainio¹, Chunlei Han², Jarmo Teuho²

¹Turku PET Centre, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland. ormrai@utu.fi.

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Carimas is a versatile medical imaging software for research, processing various tomography data like PET, CT, and MRI. It excels in analyzing 4D image data and cardiac perfusion modeling.

Keywords:

Image analysis Image processing Medical imaging Positron emission tomography Software

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Computational Science

Background:

Carimas software was initially developed in 2009 for positron emission tomography (PET) data analysis.
Its application has since expanded to encompass other crucial medical imaging modalities.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of the Carimas software.
To explore its features, structure, and diverse application potential in medical research.

Main Methods:

Utilizes Carimas for visualization, analysis, and modeling of medical imaging data.
Focuses on processing three- and four-dimensional datasets.
Employs polar map creation for cardiac perfusion modeling.

Main Results:

Carimas supports multiple tomography imaging modalities, including PET, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
The software is particularly adept at handling 4D image data.
Demonstrates utility in cardiac perfusion analysis and modeling.

Conclusions:

Carimas is a powerful, multi-purpose tool for advanced medical image processing in research.
Its adaptability across various imaging techniques and data dimensions enhances its value.
Facilitates in-depth analysis and modeling, particularly for cardiac studies.