Table 3 Changes in plaque characteristics pre and postoperative
Characteristics | Â | Preoperative(n = 34) | Postoperative(n = 34) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stenosis degree (%) | 68.68 ± 17.97 | 47.43 ± 28.04 | < 0.001 | |
Plaque burden | 0.89 ± 0.06 | 0.75 ± 0.19 | < 0.001 | |
RR | 0.91 ± 0.39 | 0.95 ± 0.32 | 0.584 | |
EI | 2.13 ± 0.91 | 0.46 ± 0.26 | < 0.001 | |
Plaque enhancement | ||||
 Grade 0 | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (32.4%) | 0.009 | |
 Grade 1 | 21 (61.8%) | 14 (41.1%) | ||
 Grade 2 | 13 (38.2%) | 9 (26.5%) | ||
Eccentric | ||||
 No | 13 (38.2%) | 19 (55.9%) | 0.145 | |
 Yes | 21 (61.8%) | 15 (44.1%) | ||
Remodeling pattern | ||||
 Negative | 21 (61.8%) | 20 (58.8%) | 0.959 | |