Degree of

Stenosis (%)


Normal

<50

50-69

≥70 but less than

    near occlusion

Near occlusion

   

 

Total Occlusion

 

 

 

Primary Parameters


ICA PSV

(cm/sec)

Plaque Estimate

(96)*



<125

None

<125

<50

125-230

≥50

>230

≥50

 

 

High, low, or                    undetectable

Visible

 

Undetectable

 

Visible, no

detectable

lumen

 

Additional Parameters


ICA/CCA PSV

Ratio

ICA EDV

(cm/sec)



<2.0

<40

<2.0

<40

2.0-4.0

40-100

>4.0

>100

 

 

Variable

 

Variable

 

Not applicable

 

Not applicable