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Explanations of contrast-enhanced ultrasound quantitative parameters calculated from the TIC.
| Parameter | Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Rise time | RT (s) | Time from 10% to 90% of maximum intensity |
| Peak intensity | PE (a.u) | Max value of the curve |
| Time to peak | TTP (s) | Time from baseline intensity to maximum intensity |
| Mean transit time | mTT (s) | Time from the rising of the intensity up to decrease to 50% of maximum |
| Area under the curve (a.u) | AUC (a.u) | Calculated integral for the time intensity curve |
