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Proportion of cases with increased CCA-IMT and carotid bifurcation IMT.
| Group | No. of cases | Increased CCA-IMT (%) | Increased carotid bifurcation IMT (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 40 | 7.5 | 45.0 |
| Single-vessel disease | 11 | 18.2 | 72.7a |
| Double-vessel disease | 18 | 22.2 | 83.3a |
| Multi-vessel disease | 71 | 45.1a,b | 87.3a |
P<0.05 vs. control group
P<0.05 vs. single-vessel disease group. CCA, common carotid artery; IMT, intima-media thickness.
