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December 2011 PMID 22034369

Evaluation of artery visualizations for heart disease diagnosis.

Michelle A Borkin, Krzysztof Z Gajos, Amanda Peters, Dimitrios Mitsouras, Simone Melchionna, Frank J Rybicki, Charles L Feldman, Hanspeter Pfister

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The group frequently mentions studies criticizing the use of rainbow color schemes, such as Borland and Taylor's 2007 findings, and discusses their impact on diagnostic accuracy and data visualization best practices. The tone balances critique and acknowledgment of ongoing debates, indicating a moderate but meaningful engagement with the article’s themes.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that rainbow color schemes are problematic, citing studies and expert opinions that highlight their poor efficacy.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, discussing the limitations of rainbow color schemes and the importance of visualization choices, but not deeply exploring alternative methods.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many responses reference specific studies, articles, and expert interviews, demonstrating a decent level of detailed engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize the significance of visualization practices in data interpretation, with some pointing out the implications for medical diagnosis and scientific communication.

Abstract in brief

  • The paper discusses the importance of visualizing endothelial shear stress (ESS) in diagnosing coronary artery disease, emphasizing that effective visualization can help detect disease early and improve noninvasive evaluations.
  • The authors introduce HemoVis, an interactive tool featuring a novel 2D tree diagram of coronary arteries, developed based on user studies with cardiology experts, to assist in the diagnosis process.
  • User studies show that 2D visualizations and carefully chosen color maps improve accuracy and efficiency in identifying low ESS regions, reducing diagnostic errors compared to 3D models and rainbow color maps.]
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CaGIS
@cartographyGIS · X

Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from @iza_golebiowska, Luca Dall’ Acqua, Jeannette Noetzli & Arzu Çöltekin @acolt. Check out the #OpenAccess article: https://t.co/R6b2memQbS and video: https://t.co/d1dDf6MpEI #GISchat

May 1, 2025 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 2,013 followers View post →
The Cartography and Geographic Information Society
@carto-giscience.bsky.social · Bluesky

Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from Izabela Gołębiowska, Luca Dall’ Acqua, Jeannette Noetzli & Arzu Çöltekin. Check out the #OpenAccess article: doi.org/10.1080/1523... and video: youtu.be/LRjydpwJsyw #GISchat

May 20, 2025 · 6 likes · 5 shares View post →
CaGIS
@cartographyGIS · X

Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from @iza_golebiowska , Luca Dall’ Acqua, Jeannette Noetzli & Arzu Çöltekin @acolt . Check out the #OpenAccess article: https://t.co/R6b2memQbS… and video: https://t.co/d1dDf6MpEI #GISchat

May 20, 2025 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 2,013 followers View post →
ObsPy Dev Team
@obspy · X

@FabriceArdhuin Nice! But... please #endrainbow 2007: Borland and Taylor "...the rainbow color map a poor choice..." doi:10.1109/MCG.2007.323435 2011: Borkin et al "... fewer diagnostic mistakes than those who saw the same data presented in the rainbow color scheme." doi:10.1109/TVCG.2011.192

Mar 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,797 followers View post →
Michelle Borkin
@michelle_borkin · X

After acceptance of my first #InfoVis paper in 2011 "Evaluation of Artery Visualizations for Heart Disease Diagnosis" (https://t.co/5Ec5jdMnCG) we began an incredible relationship that has made me into the researcher that I am today. (4/5 #DearInfoVis)

Oct 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,489 followers View post →
Iza Golebiowska
@iza_golebiowska · X

Rainbow colors and 3D: does it work? Our new paper in @cartographyGIS together with Luca Dall’ Acqua, Jeannette Noetzli & Arzu Çöltekin @acolt. Details in paper https://t.co/rxzce2BO5n and in an interview @NickBearmanUK made with @acolt and myself: https://t.co/kMncBznOUh https://t.co/6efk33KgkS

May 2, 2025 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 58 followers View post →

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Iza Golebiowska
@iza_golebiowska · X

RT @cartographyGIS: Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from @iza_golebiowska , Luca Dall’ A…

May 21, 2025 · 2 shares · 58 followers View post →
Nick Bearman
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RT @cartographyGIS: Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from @iza_golebiowska , Luca Dall’ A…

May 20, 2025 · 2 shares · 3,369 followers View post →
CaGIS
@cartographyGIS · X

Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from @iza_golebiowska , Luca Dall’ Acqua, Jeannette Noetzli & Arzu Çöltekin @acolt . Check out the #OpenAccess article: https://t.co/R6b2memQbS… and video: https://t.co/d1dDf6MpEI #GISchat

May 20, 2025 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 2,013 followers View post →
The Cartography and Geographic Information Society
@carto-giscience.bsky.social · Bluesky

Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from Izabela Gołębiowska, Luca Dall’ Acqua, Jeannette Noetzli & Arzu Çöltekin. Check out the #OpenAccess article: doi.org/10.1080/1523... and video: youtu.be/LRjydpwJsyw #GISchat

May 20, 2025 · 6 likes · 5 shares View post →
CaGIS
@cartographyGIS · X

RT @iza_golebiowska: Rainbow colors and 3D: does it work? Our new paper in @cartographyGIS together with Luca Dall’ Acqua, Jeannette Noetzl…

May 7, 2025 · 2 shares · 2,013 followers View post →
ICA Commission on Visual Analytics
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RT @cartographyGIS: Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from @iza_golebiowska, Luca Dall’ Ac…

May 4, 2025 · 4 shares · 474 followers View post →
Institute of Interactive Technologies FHNW
@fhnw_iit · X

RT @cartographyGIS: Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from @iza_golebiowska, Luca Dall’ Ac…

May 4, 2025 · 4 shares · 166 followers View post →
Arzu Çöltekin
@acolt · X

RT @cartographyGIS: Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from @iza_golebiowska, Luca Dall’ Ac…

May 4, 2025 · 4 shares · 1,596 followers View post →
Nick Bearman
@NickBearmanUK · X

RT @iza_golebiowska: Rainbow colors and 3D: does it work? Our new paper in @cartographyGIS together with Luca Dall’ Acqua, Jeannette Noetzl…

May 3, 2025 · 2 shares · 3,369 followers View post →
Iza Golebiowska
@iza_golebiowska · X

Rainbow colors and 3D: does it work? Our new paper in @cartographyGIS together with Luca Dall’ Acqua, Jeannette Noetzli & Arzu Çöltekin @acolt. Details in paper https://t.co/rxzce2BO5n and in an interview @NickBearmanUK made with @acolt and myself: https://t.co/kMncBznOUh https://t.co/6efk33KgkS

May 2, 2025 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 58 followers View post →
Nick Bearman
@NickBearmanUK · X

RT @cartographyGIS: Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from @iza_golebiowska, Luca Dall’ Ac…

May 1, 2025 · 4 shares · 3,369 followers View post →
CaGIS
@cartographyGIS · X

Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from @iza_golebiowska, Luca Dall’ Acqua, Jeannette Noetzli & Arzu Çöltekin @acolt. Check out the #OpenAccess article: https://t.co/R6b2memQbS and video: https://t.co/d1dDf6MpEI #GISchat

May 1, 2025 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 2,013 followers View post →
The Cartography and Geographic Information Society
@carto-giscience.bsky.social · Bluesky

Why are rainbow color schemes so popular, and do they work? A new article in CaGIS from Izabela Gołębiowska, Luca Dall’ Acqua, Jeannette Noetzli &Arzu Çöltekin. Check out the #OpenAccess article: doi.org/10.1080/1523... and video: youtu.be/LRjydpwJsyw #GISchat

May 1, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share View post →
Charlie
@charliejhadley · X

This chart is from a paper demonstrating that JET is a bad colour palette. It's a fucking terrible chart - it's a dynamite plot!! Do we have a fancy name for using bad #dataviz to argue for other good dataviz practices? https://t.co/COd3GUU3XQ https://t.co/bEemtNUkQW

May 19, 2023 · 2,553 followers View post →
Michelle Borkin
@michelle_borkin · X

After acceptance of my first #InfoVis paper in 2011 "Evaluation of Artery Visualizations for Heart Disease Diagnosis" (https://t.co/5Ec5jdMnCG) we began an incredible relationship that has made me into the researcher that I am today. (4/5 #DearInfoVis)

Oct 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,489 followers View post →
Abie
@temptoetiam · X

RT @obspy: @FabriceArdhuin Nice! But... please #endrainbow 2007: Borland and Taylor "...the rainbow color map a poor choice..." doi:10.11…

Mar 30, 2019 · 1 share · 3,947 followers View post →
ObsPy Dev Team
@obspy · X

@FabriceArdhuin Nice! But... please #endrainbow 2007: Borland and Taylor "...the rainbow color map a poor choice..." doi:10.1109/MCG.2007.323435 2011: Borkin et al "... fewer diagnostic mistakes than those who saw the same data presented in the rainbow color scheme." doi:10.1109/TVCG.2011.192

Mar 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,797 followers View post →