Table II.
Comparison of CCA-IMT, carotid bifurcation IMT and plaque score among groups.
| Group | Cases | CCA-IMT | Carotid bifurcation IMT | Plaque score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 40 | 0.83±0.15 | 1.03±0.22 | 2.12±1.91 |
| Single-vessel disease | 11 | 0.97±0.26 | 1.12±0.14 | 2.98±2.02 |
| Double-vessel disease | 18 | 1.02±0.17 | 1.23±0.35b | 3.62±2.24b |
| Multi-vessel disease | 71 | 1.26±0.21a | 1.42±0.40b | 4.28±2.30b |
Values are presented as mean ± standard error of the mean.
a
P<0.05
b
P<0.01 vs. control group. CCA, common carotid artery; IMT, intima-media thickness.