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Fig. 1 | Cardiovascular Diabetology

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From: Evaluation of the effect of tofogliflozin on the tissue characteristics of the carotid wall—a sub-analysis of the UTOPIA trial

Fig. 1

Measurement of GSM values. A The right and left mean-IMT-CCA areas (intima-media complex of the segment 2 cm proximal to the dilation of the carotid bulb) were delineated using a freehand tool (shown as a red frame), and the GSM values of the selected area were read from the entire delineated area (“right GSM-CCA” and “left GSM-CCA”). B Similarly, if atherosclerotic plaque lesions or thickened (focal IMT ≥ 1.0 mm) lesions were detected, the GSM values of all these lesions were measured using the same method: the lesions were delineated with a freehand tool (shown as a red frame), and the GSM value of each plaque was read from the entire delineated area (“GSM-plaque”)

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

ISSN: 1475-2840