Table 3 IVUS parameters
IVUS parameters | Chocolate n = 48 | Conventional n = 63 | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Distal reference | |||
Reference diameter, mm | 5.1 ± 0.8 | 5.1 ± 0.8 | 0.621 |
Distal EEM CSA, mm2 | 20 ± 7 | 21 ± 7 | 0.394 |
Distal lumen CSA mm2 | 15 ± 7 | 15 ± 6 | 0.916 |
Post pre-dilatation | |||
Dissection ≥ 180°, n (%) | 2 (6) | 11 (22) | 0.014 |
Minimum lumen area, mm2 | 11.4 ± 3.7 | 12.1 ± 4.9 | 0.701 |