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. 2022 Jul 11;2022(7):CD013172. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013172.pub2
Defined by NASCET (% +‐ 5%) 10% 20‐40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% occlusion
Defined by ECST (% +‐ 5%) 45% 50‐60% 70% 75% 80% 90% 95% occlusion
Main criteria (1‐5)
1. B‐mode image +++ +            
2. Color Duplex image + +++ + + + + + +++
3. Intrastenotic PSV (cm/s)     ~200 ~250 ~300 350‐400 100‐500
4. Post‐stenotic PSV (cm/s)         > 50 < 50 < 30
5. Collaterals and precursors (periorbital arteries/ACA)         (+) ++ +++ +++
Supplementary criteria (6‐10)
6. Pre‐stenotic EDV reduction         (+) ++ +++ +++
7. Post‐stenotic flow disturbances     + + ++ +++ (+)  
8. Intrastenotic EDV (cm/s)     < 100 < 100 > 100 > 100    
9. Perivascular tissue vibration       (+) ++ ++    
10. PSV ratio (ICA/CCA)       ≥ 2 > 2 ≥ 4 ≥ 4