Table 6

Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of coronary CT findings to predict grade 2/3 yellow plaques

Sensitivity (%)Specificity (%)PPV (%)NPV (%)
LAP62.582.490.943.8
PR64.576.588.643.3
LAP+PR45.810010039.5
Ring31.394.193.732.7
LAP+PR+Ring20.810010030.9
LAP or PR or Ring81.358.884.852.6
  • LAP, low attenuation; PR, positive remodelling; Ring, ring-like enhancement.