
3.3.4.2 Calibration of Image Analysis
Calibration of image dimensional analysis can be done in sensible units (e.g. microns)
dened by the user. To perform such a calibration the user is referred to How To...
Calibrate the Image Analysis. The default calibration is performed in units dened by
the image data resolution (i.e. pixels).
VediView
™
can calculate both ow rate and vascular resistance but it requires
knowledge about the uid viscosity and vessel length. These values must be entered
in the "analysis conguration" dialog box accessed from the tool bar icon or from
the pop up menu. The default viscosity value
is the one for water, which is suitable for the
majority of myograph experiments. The vessel
length can be measured by using VediView
™
or any stereo microscope equipped with an
eyepiece reticule.
3.3.4.3 Starting Real Time Analysis
Before starting the image analysis it is necessary to select the analysis rectangle (see
above). If the user wishes to obtain calibrated measures of the vessel dimensions, a
procedure must be followed as explained in How To... Calibrate the Image Analysis. To
commence image analysis select the “stop/start analysis” icon on the tool bar or
select the “Start image analysis” menu item from the pop up menu (click on ) on
the analysis control bar.
3.3.4.4 Conguration of Vessel Detection and Analysis (VAD)
The dimensional analysis of vessel images is automatic and contains an algorithm
that effectively checks the correct positioning of the vessel and its analysis window.
If the vessel image within the analysis rectangle clearly shows the vessel walls with
good contrast, the algorithm will have no trouble in nding the edges and monitoring
their changes throughout an experimental protocol. This condition will be clear from
the analysis results window showing a clearly delineated “edge prole” (Fig. 3.18 and
3.19).
If the analysis rectangle does not contain a “valid” vessel, VediView
™
will indicate that
no edge detection is possible (Fig. 3.20 and 3.21). This condition will be clear from
the analysis results window showing the "cross" indicator .
Figure 3.17 Conguration of vessel
detection and analysis
Figure 3.18 Analy-
sis rectangle
Figure 3.19
Vessel wall analysis
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