Table 1. Attenuation and Backscattering for the Main Atherosclerotic Plaque Components [12].
| Plaque type | Backscattering | Attenuation |
|---|---|---|
| Fibrous | High | Low |
| Lipid | High+ | High |
| Calcium | Low | Low- |
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