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The existing methods are rather complex visual representations that overwhelm a
considerable portion of the target user group. Future research should address simpli-
fications of the blood flow by either clustering flow or by detecting and emphasizing
relevant features. Existing techniques for flow field analysis may serve as orientation,
but certainly need to be combined with the in-depth knowledge of domain experts
regarding the relevance of certain blood flow characteristics. A better understanding
of specific tasks, decisions and relevant information is necessary to support blood
flow exploration with a guided workflow-based interaction.
Radiologists need to prepare reports where they summarize their findings verbally
including relevant images. A better understanding of such reports may help to better
support reporting, e.g., in case of cardiovascular diseases. While current applications
are strongly focused on measured cardiac flow and simulated cerebral blood flow,
advances in image acquisition will lead to further applications, e.g., where renal or
liver flow is represented.

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