Table.
Interobserver Comparison |
Analysis Method Comparison |
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Manual Analysis |
Semi-Automated Analysis |
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Variability, mean, ±SD (mean, ±) | 11 ± 8 μm (10% ± 8%) | 3.2 ± 3.5 μm (2% ± 3%) | |
Pearson's correlation, r | 0.90 | 0.98 | 0.85 |
Regression full model | |||
Y-intercept (95% CI) | 22.9 μm (−0.3 to 46.0) | 7.3 μm (−4.8 to 19.4) | 56.3 μm (30.2–82.4) |
Slope (95% CI) | 0.79 (0.62–0.96) | 0.94 (0.86–1.03) | 0.66 (0.46–0.86) |
Vessel-dependent constant (95% CI) | −3.9 μm (−40.7 to 33.0) | −2.2 μm (−21.5 to 17.1) | −5.4 μm (−44.4 to 33.6) |
Vessel-dependent slope (95% CI) | −0.06 (−0.40 to 0.28) | 0.02 (−0.14 to 0.18) | 0.0 (−0.36 to 0.37) |
Regression final model | |||
Y-intercept (95% CI) | 42.3 μm (28.6–56.0) | ||
Slope (95% CI) | 0.91 (0.81–1.01) | 0.95 (0.90–0.99) | 0.75 (0.64–0.86) |