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Table 4 Results of histological analysis

From: Neointimal hyperplasia persists at six months after sirolimus-eluting stent implantation in diabetic porcine

 

Diabetic group (n = 15)

Control group (n = 15)

IS

1.68 ± 0.19

1.73 ± 0.13

Lumen area(mm2)

4.47 ± 2.56*

5.85 ± 2.07

Area within IEL(mm2)

6.19 ± 0.93

6.23 ± 1.01

Neointimal area(mm2)

1.59 ± 0.76 *

0.41 ± 0.18

MIT(mm)

1.24 ± 0.76*

0.59 ± 0.28

  1. IS = injury score; IEL = internal elastic limina; EEL = external elastic lamina; MIT = maximal intima thickness. *p < 0.05**p < 0.001 vs control grpup.
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Cardiovascular Diabetology

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