From: Assessment of MMP-9, TIMP-1, and COX-2 in normal tissue and in advanced symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid plaques
Group I (n = 16)
Group II (n = 14)
Age, years
66.7 ± 6.8
67.6 ± 6.8
Sex, M/F
12/4
8/6
Hypertension
10
1
Diabetes Mellitus
2
3
Active smoking
Hypercholesterolemia
CAD
4
0
Aspirin
15
Statin
5
ACE inhibitors
9
8
Ticlopidine