Medical images are not just profoundly useful at advancing care, they can also be quite beautiful. An example of art meeting medical research was recently put on display at the Ars Electronica Center in Linz, Austria.
Experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Medical Image Computing MEVIS in Germany produced a 3D movie of the human heart in action. Using images from CT and MR scans along with sophisticated volume rendering methods, the team visualized the organ beating and the dynamic flow of blood in the vessels.
A 2D version of the video can be seen here, with a link to more information on the exhibit below:
Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.