Table 2

Correlative analysis of plaques phenotypes with preoperative symptoms

PatientsAsymptomaticSymptomatic
Group A1715 (88%)2 (12%)
Group B148 (57%)6 (43%)
Group C259 (36%)16 (64%)
Group D516 (12%)45 (88%)
Total1073869
  • Group A: plaques with no disruption of the fibrous cap. Group B: plaques with ulceration. Group C: plaques with ulceration and IPH. Group D: plaques with false luminal formation.