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The prevalence of TCFA significantly decreased in the group in which macrophage index did not increase, whereas the prevalence of layered plaque significantly increased in the group in which macrophage index increased. These findings indicate that control of inflammation is associated with stabilization of lipid plaques. TCFA indicates thin‐cap fibroatheroma.
