Table 3 Quantitative IVUS analysis of the T2D cohort according to allocated treatment
IVUS parameter | Multi-interventional (n = 30) | Standard therapy (n = 26) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean vessel area (mm2) | 14.9 ± 4.3 | 14.7 ± 4.1 | 0.86 |
Mean lumen area (mm2) | 10.0 ± 2.9 | 9.3 ± 2.6 | 0.37 |
Mean plaque area (mm2) | 4.9 ± 2.5 | 5.4 ± 2.6 | 0.49 |
Percent atheroma volume (%) | 32.2 ± 8.6 | 35.7 ± 11.0 | 0.19 |
Normalized total atheroma volume (mm3) | 265.1 ± 131.9 | 290.7 ± 144.6 | 0.49 |
Mean maximal intimal thickness (mm) | 0.72 ± 0.26 | 0.78 ± 0.29 | 0.43 |
Patients with MIT ≥ 0.5 mm | 26 (87%) | 21 (81%) | 0.55 |