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Table 2 Comparison between groups with and without CAD (as determined by coronary CTA)

From: Neither endothelial function nor carotid artery intima-media thickness predicts coronary computed tomography angiography plaque burden in clinically healthy subjects: a cross-sectional study

 

No CAD n = 25

CAD n = 33

P

RHI

2.2 (1.4-4.9)

2.1 (1.4-3.6)

ns

IMT (mm)

0.70 (0.53-0.99)

0.71 (0.49-0.99)

ns

CAC

0 (0–4)

36 (0–1882)

<0.0001

  1. Abbreviations: CAD, coronary artery disease; CTA, computed tomography angiography; RHI, reactive hyperemia index; IMT, carotid artery intima-media thickness; CAC, coronary artery calcium score; ns, non significant. Values are presented as median (range)
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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

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