Abstract: A method is disclosed for automatically classifying and graphically visualizing image objects that are segmented and, given undershooting of a prescribed distance and compliance with a similarity criterion, are combined to form clusters. In at least one embodiment, for object classification, the method includes preselecting result data, using a prescribable selection criterion, from a result set of an application, executed in the background on an image data record of an imaging system, for feature extraction and automatic pattern recognition of segmented and clustered image objects, and/or rendered image data of an image rendering application, executed in the background, for two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional graphic visualization of these image objects; and/or marking the data in a graphically visible fashion as preselected on a screen of a screen terminal.

Abstract: An imaging method and system allow duplicated repetition of a procedure to acquire image data from the interior of the body of a patient and to generate an image of the interior of the body of the patient with an initial imaging modality, that is operated using patient-specific examination parameters to implement a procedure to acquire the image data and generate the image. The patient-specific examination parameters are electronically stored, and are electronically retrieved to implement a duplicate of the aforementioned procedure in an imaging modality-assisted follow-up examination.

Abstract: A CT- or MRT-assisted image acquisition, image archiving and image rendering system allows generation, storage, post-processing, retrieval and graphical visualization of computed or magnetic resonance tomography image data that, for example, can be used in the clinical field in the framework of radiological slice image diagnostics as well as in the framework of interventional radiology. Moreover, a method implemented by this system allows reproduction of patient-specific examination parameters of an initial examination implemented by means of computed or magnetic resonance tomography imaging in the framework of CT or MRT follow-up examinations (“follow-ups”), for example in a post-operative tumor examination implemented under slice image monitoring in connection with a histological tissue sample extraction (biopsy) implemented under local anesthesia or a minimally-invasive intervention implemented for tumor treatment.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for automatically classifying and graphically visualizing image objects that are segmented and, given undershooting of a prescribed distance and compliance with a similarity criterion, are combined to form clusters. In at least one embodiment, for object classification, the method includes preselecting result data, using a prescribable selection criterion, from a result set of an application, executed in the background on an image data record of an imaging system, for feature extraction and automatic pattern recognition of segmented and clustered image objects, and/or rendered image data of an image rendering application, executed in the background, for two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional graphic visualization of these image objects; and/or marking the data in a graphically visible fashion as preselected on a screen of a screen terminal.

Abstract: An imaging device is disclosed for preparing sequential slice images of an object. The device includes a radiation source, a detector, a positioning unit and a control unit for controlling the positioning unit and for evaluating the recorded data of the detector. The control unit is set up for carrying out a first contrast agent measurement at a distal position, determining parameters of the contrast agent propagation from the first contrast agent measurement, carrying out a second contrast agent measurement at a proximal position, calculating operating parameters by taking account of the parameters of the contrast agent propagation, and driving the positioning unit in order to record the slice images with the aid of the calculated operating parameters in a fashion triggered by the second contrast agent measurement. A corresponding method for operating the imaging device is also specified.