Table 2.
Degree of carotid arteriosclerosis of the subjects.
| Degree of carotid arteriosclerosis | High TyG index group (n = 358) | Low TyG index group (n = 358) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIMT (mm) | 0.80 (0.70–0.90) | 0.80 (0.70–0.90) | 0.693 |
| CIMT thickening (n, %) | 0.150 | ||
| No | 313 (87.43) | 325 (90.78) | |
| Yes | 45 (12.57) | 33 (9.22) | |
| Carotid plaque (n, %) | 0.881 | ||
| No | 185 (51.68) | 187 (52.23) | |
| Yes | 173 (48.32) | 171 (47.77) | |
| Number of plaques, n (%) | <0.001* | ||
| =0 | 185 (51.68) | 187 (52.23) | |
| =1 | 79 (22.07) | 119 (33.24) | |
| ≥2 | 94 (26.26) | 52 (14.53) | |
| Plaque stability (n, %) | 0.001* | ||
| No plaque | 185 (51.68) | 187 (52.23) | |
| Stable plaque | 30 (8.38) | 59 (16.48) | |
| Unstable plaque | 143 (39.94) | 112 (31.28) | |
| Plaque thickness (mm) | 2.10 (1.80–2.70) | 2.10 (1.60–2.50) | 0.219 |
| Plaque score | 2.00 (1.00–6.00) | 2.00 (1.00–4.00) | <0.001* |
| Number of PS, n (%) | 0.004* | ||
| PS1 | 96 (96/219, 43.84) | 123 (123/219, 56.16) | |
| PS2 | 35 (35/80, 43.75) | 45 (45/80, 56.25) | |
| PS3 | 42 (42/45, 93.33) | 3 (3/45, 6.67) |
Data are presented as number (%) or median (P25-P75). CIMT, carotid intima-media thickness; TyG, triglyceride-glucose; PS1, low plaque burden; PS2, moderate plaque burden; PS3, high plaque burden.
*
indicates data with statistical significance (P ≤ 0.05).