| Subjects with Stable Plaques | Subjects with Unstable Plaques |  |
---|---|---|---|
 | (n = 23) | (n = 8) | p |
Age, mean (range) | 73 (61-84) | 70 (59-84) | n.s. |
Male, N (%) | 17 (73.9%) | 5 (62.5%) | n.s. |
Hypertension, N (%) | 21 (91.3%) | 7 (87.5%) | n.s. |
Atrial Fibrillation, N (%) | 0 | 0 | Â |
Hyperlipidemia, N (%) | 17 (73.9%) | 7 (87.5%) | n.s. |
Type II diabetes mellitus, N (%) | 6 (26.1%) | 2 (25%) | n.s. |
Current or former smoker, N (%) | 13 (56.5%) | 5 (62.5%) | n.s. |
Medication | Â | Â | Â |
Statin, N (%) | 19 (82.6%) | 7 (87.5%) | n.s. |
Thrombocyte aggregation inhibitors, N (%) | 23 (100%) | 8 (100%) | n.s. |
Plaque type, N (%) | Â | Â | Â |
III | 2 (8.7%) | Â | Â |
IV/V | Â | 7 (87.5%) | Â |
VI | Â | 1 (12.5%) | Â |
VII | 13 (56.5%) | Â | Â |
VIII | 8 (34.8%) | Â | Â |