Table 2.
Comparisons of plaque volumes in aortic arch and ICA between 28 group 1 patients and 37 group 2 patients.
| Volumes (mm3) of uncalcified plaque | Group 1 patients | Group 2 patients | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 70 years old | ≥ 70 years old | ||
| (n =28) | (n=37) | ||
| Mean mm3 ± sd | Mean mm3 ± sd | ||
| Aortic arch | |||
| LPV | 297.0 ± 266.4 | 447.6 ± 586.9 | 0.371 |
| TUPV | 2734.2 ± 1351.9 | 3996.7 ± 2450.0 | 0.002∗ |
| LPV/TUPV ratio (%) | 9.7 ± 5.9 | 9.1 ± 5.6 | 0.921 |
| ICA | |||
| LPV | 24.9 ± 22.5 | 44.1 ± 28.4 | 0.003∗ |
| TUPV | 183.8 ± 126.9 | 361.5 ± 118.3 | < 0.001∗ |
| LPV/TUPV ratio (%) | 12.2 ± 7.3 | 11.4 ± 5.9 | 0.984 |
LPV: low-attenuation plaque volume, TUPV: total uncalcified plaque volume, sd: standard deviation.