Risk factors associated with plaque rupture or erosion
| Age (years) | High cholesterol | Smoker | Sex | Plaque rupture | Plaque erosion | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| >50 | 270 | 33% | Female | + | − | Burke et al15 |
| <50 | 194 | 78% | Female | − | + | Burke et al15 |
| — | + | 41% | Male | + | − | Burke et al6 |
| 47.9 | − | 75% | Male | − | + | Burke et al6 |
| 30.9 | 50% | 0% | Male | + | − | Henriquez et al18 |
| 30.9 | 22% | 44% | 44% female | − | + | Henriquez et al18 |
| — | — | — | Female | 38% | 62% | Arbustini et al16 |
| — | — | — | Male | 82% | 18% | Arbustini16 |