Estimates of correlation of CCTA plaque characteristics with the presence of DM
| Variable | Univariate, parameter estimate | p Value | Multivariate, parameter estimate | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total calcium score | 22.25 | 0.049 | 16.88 | 0.127 |
| Total segments with plaque | 0.394 | 0.003 | 0.292 | 0.016 |
| CAD | 1.11 (0.74 to 1.70) | 0.617 | ||
| Obstructive plaque | 2.32 (1.40 to 3.84) | 0.001 | 2.16 (1.23 to 3.78) | 0.007 |
| Non-obstructive plaque | 0.67 (0.43 to 1.05) | 0.078 | ||
| LM (yes or no) | 1.54 (0.90 to 2.70) | 0.107 | ||
| RCA (yes or no) | 1.45 (0.93 to 2.60) | 0.101 | ||
| LAD (yes or no) | 1.22 (0.81 to 1.85) | 0.337 | ||
| RCX (yes or no) | 1.59 (1.01 to 2.49) | 0.044 | 1.36 (0.82 to 2.26) | 0.229 |
| Proximal plaques | 0.142 | 0.019 | 0.089 | 0.110 |
| Distal plaques | 0.253 | 0.002 | 0.203 | 0.010 |
Data are ORs (95% CI) or estimates of correlation.
CAD, coronary artery disease; CCTA, cardiac CT coronary angiography; DM, diabetes mellitus; LAD, left anterior descending; LM, left main; RCA, right coronary artery; RCX, ramus circumflexus.