Table 3:

Association of intraplaque hemorrhage and disrupted plaque surface in all vesselsa

Disrupted PlaquebIntact Plaque SurfaceTotal
Intraplaque hemorrhage present (n = 38)17 (45%)21 (55%)38
Intraplaque hemorrhage absent (n = 111)17 (15%)94 (85%)111
Total34115149

  • ↵a P < .001.

  • ↵b Defined as ulcerated plaque and/or fissured fibrous cap.