Table 2.
Comparison of plaque features between complete and incomplete basilar artery proximal configuration
| Characteristics | Complete proximal configuration (n = 25) | Incomplete proximal configuration (n = 9) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhancement gradea-No. (%) | |||
| None | 8 (80.0) | 2 (20.0) | 0.454 |
| Mild to moderate | 5 (62.5) | 3 (33.3) | 0.508 |
| Strong | 7 (70.0) | 3 (30.0) | 0.901 |
| Intraplaque hemorrhage | 2 (28.6) | 5 (71.4) | 0.002 |
| Remodeling patterns-No. (%) | |||
| Negative | 8 (66.7) | 4 (33.3) | 0.503 |
| Positive | 13 (76.5) | 4 (23.5) | 0.697 |
| Distribution patterns-No. (%) | |||
| non-diffuse | 0 (0) | 1 (100) | 0.274 |
| diffuse | 25 (75.8) | 8 (24.2) | 0.091 |
aData from 28 patients
Significant differences are highlighted in bold