Table 2.
Frequency and coronary artery distribution and stenosis of noncalcific plaques (N) 299
| Noncalcific plaques | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 19 | 6.4% |
| Absent | 280 | 93.6% |
| Coronary artery distribution of the noncalcific plaques | ||
| LAD | 7 | 36.8% |
| RCA | 2 | 10.5% |
| LM | 9 | 47.4% |
| Multiple sites | 1 | 5.3% |
| Coronary artery stenosis in patients with noncalcific plaques, N = 19 patients | ||
| Normal (no stenosis) | 10 | 52.6% |
| Less than 25% | 5 | 26.3% |
| 25–50% Stenosis | 4 | 21.1% |
| More than 50% | 0 | 0% |
LAD, left anterior descending artery; LM, left main; RCA, right coronary artery.