Relationship between plaque composition and cerebral lesions
| Lesion | Lipid Core (n = 25) | No Lipid Core (n = 16) | P Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basal ganglia infarct | |||
| No. of patients | 2 (8) | 0 (0) | .51 |
| Median no. of lesions | 1.5 (1–2) | NA | |
| Centrum semiovale infarct | |||
| No. of patients | 14 (56) | 4 (25) | .06 |
| Median no. of lesions | 1 (0–6) | 0 (0–4) | .04 |
| Cortical infarct | |||
| No. of patients | 6 (24) | 3 (19) | .99 |
| Any infarct | |||
| No. of patients | 17 (68) | 5 (31) | .03 |
| White matter lesions | |||
| No. of patients | 21 (84) | 13 (81) | .99 |
| Median no. of lesions | 3 (0–9) | 2 (0–12) | .16 |
Note.—Data in parentheses are the percentage or the range. NA = not applicable.
* Group with a lipid core versus and group without a lipid core.