• CAD-RADS categories are based on stenosis severity and plaque burden.
Grading scale for stenosis severity
Degree of luminal diameter stenosisTerminology
0%No visible stenosis
1–24%Minimal stenosis
25–49%Mild stenosis
50–69%Moderate stenosis
70–99%Severe stenosis
100%Occluded
Grading scale for plaque burden severity
TerminologyOverall plaque burden
P1Mild amount of plaque
P2Moderate amount of plaque
P3Severe amount of plaque
P4Extensive amount of plaque