Table II.
Comparison of stenotic arteries between acute and non-acute cerebral infarction.
| Features | DWI(+) (n=15) | DWI(−) (n=17) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenosis degree, % | 70.12±16.42 | 68.22±12.87 | 0.281 |
| Wall area, mm2 | 11.84±2.81 | 8.75±2.02 | 0.002 |
| Lumen area, mm2 | 3.24±1.38 | 3.05±1.42 | 0.873 |
| Plaque area, mm2 | 6.44±2.61 | 5.61±2.17 | 0.257 |
| Eccentric plaque, n (%) | 13 (86.7) | 16 (94.1) | 0.589 |
| Plaque enhancement, n (%) | 12 (80.0) | 4 (23.5) | 0.004 |
| Remodeling ratea | 1.08±0.19 | 0.87±0.14 | 0.002 |
a
Mean ± standard deviation. DWI, diffusion-weighted imaging.