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Characteristics of the arteries used for determination of intimal proteoglycans
| Vessel | Internal carotid | Internal thoracic |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 16 | 16 |
| Age (years) | 63 ± 20 | 71 ± 17 |
| Gender (M/F) | 7/9 | 10/6 |
| Focal foam cells (present/absent) | 13/3 | 9/7 |
| Macrophages/mm2 | 47 ± 72 | 45 ± 72 |
| Intima/media ratio | 0.9 ± 0.7* | 0.4 ± 0.3 |
p < 0.01 versus internal thoracic artery.
