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Table 4 Best predictors for the symptomatic side a MDCTA =multi detector computed tomography angiography

From: Computed tomography angiography vs 3 T black-blood cardiovascular magnetic resonance for identification of symptomatic carotid plaques

 

Sensitivity

Specificity

PPV

NPV

Odds ratio

Ulceration (MDCTA a )

40%

95%

89%

61%

12.7

AHA-LT6b (CMRc)

80%

80%

80%

80%

16.0

Ulceration and AHA-LT6 (CTA +CMR)

85%

75%

77%

83%

17.0

Thin/ruptured fibrous cap

60%

95%

92%

70%

28.5

  1. b AHA-LT6 =American Heart Association lesion type VI.
  2. c CMR =cardiovascular magnetic resonance.