Table S2.
Baseline characteristics of left and right CAS patients
| Parameter | Left-CAS (n=57) | Right-CAS (n=45) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 60.7±8.21 | 62.5±5.7 |
| Men | 39 (68.1%) | 34 (73.9%) |
| Systemic hypertension | 48 (84.2%) | 36 (80%) |
| Diabetes | 24 (42.1%) | 12 (26.6%) |
| Smoking | 22 (39.6%) | 21 (46.1%) |
| BMI | 22.11±5.31 | 26.48±6.48 |
| CS value | 420.42±73.25 | 454.01±63.29 |
| Degree of stenosis | 68.5% | 66.2% |
| Morphology index | 58.51±26.03 | 55.79±21.15 |
| LA | 37.79±23.67 | 35.51±28.73 |
| WA | 96.3±36.71 | 91.3±32.81 |
| TVA | 0.41±0.83 | 0.43±0.92 |
| PB | ||
| Histological index | 38 (66.6%) | 45 (68.9%) |
| LRNC | 6 (10.5%) | 5 (11.1%) |
| IPH | 2 (3.5%) | 1 (2.2%) |
Note: No significant difference found.
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; CAS, carotid artery stenosis; CS, calcification score; IPH, intraplaque hemorrhage; LA, lumen area; LRNC, lipid-rich necrotic nucleus; PB, plaque burden; TVA, total area of blood vessels; WA, wall area.