ROLE OF LINEAR ALGEBRA
APPLICATIONS IN HEALTH CARE
MONITORING
Presented by: Tala Anis Hasan Khalil
Aya Raed Ahmad Haj-issa
Sara raed Mahmoud Hammad
Abdallah Mhareb Abdelmehdy Khleifat
Agenda
• • Introduction to Linear Algebra
• • Medical Imaging Applications
• • Signal Processing
• • Predictive Analytics
• • Case Studies
• • Future Trends
Introduction to Linear
Algebra
• Linear algebra is the branch of
mathematics concerning linear
equations, linear functions, and their
representations through matrices and
vector spaces.
Why Health Care Needs
Mathematics
• Mathematics provides the
framework for analyzing and
interpreting medical data,
especially in imaging, diagnostics,
and predictive modeling.
Applications in Medical
Imaging
• Linear algebra is foundational in CT,
MRI, and PET imaging, transforming raw
data into visual insights.
Matrix Transformations in
Imaging
• Matrix operations like rotation,
scaling, and translation are used in
image processing and analysis.
Fourier Transforms in MRI
• Fourier transforms convert spatial
data into frequency domain,
essential in MRI signal processing.
Image Reconstruction
Techniques
• Linear algebra is used to solve
inverse problems to reconstruct
high-quality images from projection
data.
Noise Reduction in
Imaging
• Techniques such as eigenvalue decomposition
help reduce noise and improve image clarity.
Segmentation and
Classification
• Clustering and PCA methods utilize
eigenvectors to classify medical
image regions.
Modeling Biological Systems
• Differential equations modeled via matrices help simulate
biological systems like glucose-insulin dynamics.
Linear Systems in Physiology
• Systems of equations model circulatory
and respiratory functions for
diagnostics.
Machine Learning in Health
Care
• Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and
linear regression use linear algebra to
interpret patient data.
ECG and EEG
Signal Analysis
• Matrix
decomposition
methods help
analyze and
interpret biological
signals.
Predictive Analytics in
Healthcare
• Linear models predict patient outcomes, aiding
clinical decision-making.
Case Study: Stroke Detection
• Linear algebra-based segmentation is
used in stroke diagnosis from CT/MRI.
Challenges in Medical Linear
Algebra
• Includes computational demands, data
quality, and model accuracy.
Future Trends
• Real-time imaging, AI-enhanced
diagnostics, and personalized medicine
using advanced linear algebra
techniques.
Conclusion
• Linear algebra is a powerful tool in
modern healthcare, essential for
imaging, modeling, and data analysis.
References
• Key sources include:
• - Strang (2006)
• - Lay (2003)
• - Anton & Rorres (2005)
• - Suetens (2009)
• - Epstein (2007)
• ...and more.