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Comparison of IMT, EI, NIHSS score and Barthel index between the plaque stability and instability groups.
| Projects | Plaque stability group (n=25) | Plaque instability group (n=31) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMT (cm) | 0.205±0.103 | 0.341±0.127 | 0.001 |
| EI | 0.57±0.14 | 0.38±0.11 | 0.001 |
| Barthel index | 69.30±19.4 | 60.62±19.3 | 0.001 |
| NIHSS score | 3.9±2.8 | 6.2±3.1 | 0.001 |
IMT, intima-media thickness; EI, eccentricity index; NIHSS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale.
