Plaque distribution of the basilar artery
| Plaque Distribution | All Patients (n = 140) | Ischemic Events (n = 16) | Nonischemic Events (n = 124) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axial position | ||||
| Ventral | 18 (12.9%) | 2 (12.5%) | 16 (12.9%) | 1.000 |
| Lateral | 31 (22.1%) | 7 (43.8%) | 24 (19.3%) | .049 |
| Dorsal | 48 (34.3%) | 3 (18.7%) | 45 (36.3%) | .262 |
| ≥2 quadrants | 43 (30.7%) | 4 (25.0%) | 39 (31.5%) | .776 |
| Coronal position | ||||
| Proximal segment | 49 (35.0%) | 6 (37.5%) | 43 (34.7%) | 1.000 |
| Distal segment | 85 (60.7%) | 7 (43.8%) | 78 (62.9%) | .176 |
| Junctional segment | 6 (4.3%) | 3 (18.8%) | 3 (2.4%) | .020 |