Table 1

Mean plaque, lumen, and vessel area at baseline and follow up examination

Overall (n=96)⩽ 1 year (n=51)> 1 year (n=45)
BaselineFollow upp ValueBaselineFollow upp ValueBaselineFollow upp Value
Plaque area (mm2)2.9 (2.5)4.2 (2.7) 1-165 2.0 (1.9)3.3 (2.3) 1-165 3.9 (2.7)5.2 (2.9) 1-165
Lumen area (mm2)10.7 (3.7)10.3 (3.4)NS11.8 (3.7)10.7 (3.6)NS9.4 (3.2)9.9 (3.1)NS
Vessel area (mm2)13.6 (4.1)14.5 (4.2) 1-160 13.8 (10.6)13.9 (4.4)NS13.3 (4.2)15.1 (3.8) 1-165
Intima index (%)20.2 (15.4)26.8 (15.5) 1-165 13.8 (4.1)21.2 (12.7) 1-165 27.4 (16.9)33.2 (16.0) 1-165
  • 1-160 p < 0.005;

  • 1-165 p < 0.001; NS, not significant.