Simultaneous presence of macrophages, CRP, MAC, and oxLDL in atherectomy specimens of culprit lesions from patients with SA, UA, and MI in relation to the different plaque components
| SA (n = 16) | UA (n = 13) | MI (n = 16) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *p<0.05 compared with MI; †p<0.05 compared with UA. | |||
| CRP, C reactive protein; MAC, membrane attack complex; MI, myocardial infarction; oxLDL, oxidised low density lipoprotein; SA, stable angina; UA, unstable angina. | |||
| Fibrous tissue | 9/16*† | 12/13 | 15/16 |
| Neointima | 0/9* | 3/8 | 6/7 |
| Atheroma | 5/16* | 9/12 | 16/16 |
| Media | 0/6 | 0/1 | 2/3 |