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Intelligent Guidance and Diagnostic Assistance for Handheld Ultrasound: Actor-Critic Based Approach for Carotid Artery and Thyroid Examination

2026-03-04 radiology and imaging Title + abstract only
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Handheld ultrasound devices have revolutionized point-of-care diagnostics, but their effectiveness remains limited by operator dependency and the need for specialized training. This paper presents an intelligent guidance and diagnostic assistance system for the handheld wireless ultrasound device, enabling automated carotid artery and thyroid examinations through handheld operation. Drawing inspiration from the Actor-Critic framework, we implement a simulation-based reinforcement learning approa...

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