Table 2:

Sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, PPV, and NPV of CE-MRA and unenhanced 2D TOF MRA for detection of ≥70% ICA stenosis* based on CTA reference measurements

TechniqueSensitivitySpecificityAccuracyPPVNPV
CE-MRA83.6% (46/55)95.7% (286/299)93.8% (332/354)78.0% (46/59)96.9% (286/295)
2D TOF MRA80.0% (44/55)95.3% (285/299)92.9% (329/354)75.9% (44/58)96.3% (285/296)
  • Note:—PPV indicates positive predictive value; NPV, negative predictive value; ICA, internal carotid artery.

  • * Scores of 3 and 4.