From: Histological composition and progression of carotid plaque
Group I (n = 17) (symptomatic) | Group II (n = 14) (asymptomatic) | |
---|---|---|
Age, years | 66.6 ± 6.7 | 67.6 ± 6.81 |
Sex, M/F | 12/5 | 9/5 |
Hypertension | 12 | 13 |
Diabetes mellitus | 6 | 3 |
Active Smoking | 5 | 4 |
Hypercholesterolemia | 4 | 3 |
CAD | 4 | 4 |
Aspirin | 17 | 14 |
Statin | 6 | 5 |
ACE inhibitors | 10 | 10 |
Ticlopidine | 4 | 1 |