Table 1 Morphometric values of implanted stent design
From: Increased artery wall stress post-stenting leads to greater intimal thickening
Morphometric parameter | High-stress stent | Low-stress stent | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Lumen area (mm2) | 14.294±0.839 | 9.064±0.792 | 0.00007 |
IEL area (mm2) | 18.627±0.893 | 10.663±0.793 | 0.00001 |
EEL area (mm2) | 20.195±1.006 | 12.012±0.811 | 0.000008 |
Intimal area (mm2) | 4.333±0.303 | 1.599±0.175 | 0.00008 |
Percent stenosis | 23.598±1.697 | 15.643±2.272 | 0.004 |
Media area (mm2) | 1.569±0.162 | 1.349±0.092 | 0.120 |
Neointimal thickness (mm) | 0.197±0.020 | 0.071±0.016 | 0.0004 |
