Comparison of significant differences in transient BR
| Transient BR (+) (n = 23) | Transient BR (−) (n = 72) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesion location, apical | 7 (30%) | 49 (68%) | .001 |
| Lesion location, body | 16 (70%) | 23 (32%) | |
| Diabetes mellitus (yes) | 9 (39%) | 30 (42%) | .830 |
| Calcification (yes) | 6 (26%) | 15 (21%) | .597 |
| Lesion length (mm) | 16.8 ± 6.9 | 18.3 ± 6.0 | .26 |
| Distance of max. stenosis (mm)* | 7.7 ± 4.7 | 12.7 ± 6.0 | .001 |
| Stenosis degree (%) | 75.9 ± 9.1 | 74.0 ± 11.4 | .968 |
| Balloon diameter (mm) | 5.2 ± 0.9 | 5.4 ± 0.7 | .283 |
| Balloon pressure (atm) | 8.0 ± 2.5 | 8.3 ± 2.1 | .464 |
| Stent length (mm) | 34.4 ± 5.6 | 34.0 ± 5.7 | .728 |
| Residual stenosis (%) | 23.5 ± 15.2 | 19.9 ± 13.9 | .295 |
↵* Indicates distance of maximum stenosis from the ICA ostium.