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Table 2 Level criteria description

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

1st Level

No high-concentration contrast agent residue in the vein.

2nd Level

Only a small amount of layered contrast agent residue in the subclavian vein lumen, accompanied by mild beam hardening artifacts, but no impact on arterial angiography.

3rd Level

Contrast agent retained in the entire vessel, moderate beam hardening artifacts present, but still meeting clinical diagnostic requirements.

4th Level

complete retention of the contrast agent in the entire vein, accompanied by severe beam hardening artifacts, affecting local diagnostic accuracy.