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Table 1 5-point subjective scoring criteria

From: Optimization of head and neck vascular CT angiography using variable rate bolus tracking technique and third-generation dual-source CT dual-energy scanning

Score

Criteria

Description

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Image

contrast

Vessel

edges

Vessels and branches

Artifacts

Diagnosis

1

Very poor

Low

Blurred

Main and branch vessels unrecognizable.

Severe

Affecting

2

Poor

Poor

Slight

rough

Main vessels recognizable but branches difficult to display.

Noticeable

Possibly affecting

3

Average

Acceptable

Relatively

clear

Main vessels and some branches visible.

Mild

Not affecting

4

Good

Better

Clear

Main vessels and branches identifiable.

Fewer

Not affecting

5

Excellent

Excellent

Very clear

Main vessels and all branches

Visible

No

Meeting clinical requirements