Prevalence, extent, localization, and morphology of plaques—per segment analysis in subgroup duration of DM
| DM <5 years (n=53; 797 segments) | DM >5 years (n=46; 683 segments) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total segments | 790 (99.1) | 681 (99.7) | 0.149 |
| Total segments with plaque | 121 (15.3) | 125 (18.4) | 0.108 |
| Obstructive plaque | 23 (2.9) | 21 (3.1) | 0.847 |
| Non-obstructive plaque | 98 (12.4) | 104 (15.3) | 0.111 |
| Plaque in LM | 12 (1.5) | 6 (0.9) | 0.267 |
| Plaque in RCA | 32 (4.1) | 32 (4.7) | 0.544 |
| Plaque in LAD | 53 (6.7) | 55 (8.1) | 0.316 |
| Plaque in RCX | 24 (3.0) | 32 (4.7) | 0.097 |
| Proximal plaque | 59 (7.5) | 49 (7.2) | 0.841 |
| Distal plaque | 62 (7.8) | 76 (11.2) | 0.030 |
| Mixed plaque | 96 (12.2) | 99 (14.5) | 0.179 |
| Calcified plaque | 15 (1.9) | 15 (2.2) | 0.681 |
| Non-calcified plaque | 10 (1.3) | 11 (1.6) | 0.573 |
Categorical variables are expressed as count (%).
DM, diabetes mellitus; LAD, left anterior descending; LM, left main; RCA, right coronary artery; RCX, ramus circumflexus.