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Table 2 Plaque hardness and GSM, degree of calcification

From: Quantitative comparison between carotid plaque hardness and histopathological findings: an observational study

Plaque Hardness (MPa)

4.0 ± 4.4 (0.13–31.8)

Gray scale median

175.7 ± 16.7 (131.7–219.2)

Calcification

 

  0

28

  1

38

  2

23

  1. "0" was no calcification, "1" was scattered microcalcification, and "2" was calcification of 1 mm or more or the presence of microcalcification of 2% or more of the total