Table 1.
Thickness of the tunica media (TM) and tunica intimae (TI) in normal and high-fat-diet group rats.
| Group | TI thickness (µm) | TM thickness (µm) |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 9.25 ± 0.78∗ | 118.82 ± 4.95∗ |
| 105.71 ± 3.95& | 150.52 ± 6.41& | |
| Prevention | 60.46 ± 2.41∗,& | 174.16 ± 4.96∗,& |
| Statin | 21.98 ± 1.35∗,& | 210.21 ± 5.01∗,& |
Notes: &compared to normal control group: P < 0.05; ∗compared to high-fat-diet group, P < 0.05.