Automatic detection of the circle of Willis in neuro-images using multi-scale gradient calculation and knowledge-based genetic algorithms

中风是澳大利亚第三大最常见的死亡原因，也是导致长期残疾的主要原因。预防中风发生的最有效方法是早期发现相关症状。与脑卒中密切相关的脑血管群是Willis环（CoW）。 我们建立了一个系统，可以自动检测和量化神经图像中的牛，提供预防中风发生的方法。该项目将加强澳大利亚在促进和保持良好健康，特别是预防性保健方面的领先地位。

Stroke is the third most common cause of death and a major contributor to long term disability in Australia. The most efficient way of preventing stroke from happening is to detect related symptoms early. The group of cerebral blood vessels that closely related to strokes is the circle of Willis (CoW). We build a system that can automatically detect and quantify CoW in neuroimages, providing ways of preventing strokes from happening. The project will enhance Australia¡¯s leading position in promoting and maintaining good health, especially in preventive healthcare.