Risk factors and types of disrupted plaques
| Ruptured plaques | Eroded plaques | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data are mean (SD) or number (%). | |||
| Age (years) | 70 (8) | 68 (10) | >0.4 |
| Men:women | 16:2 | 4:1 | 0.25 |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 1 (5%) | 1 (20%) | 0.14 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3 (16%) | 1 (20%) | 0.31 |
| Hypertension | 4 (22%) | 2 (40%) | 0.22 |
| Cigarette smoking | 1 (5%) | 1 (20%) | 0.14 |