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Figure 6


Figure 6 Relation Between SMC Content and PSOCT Birefringence

High positive correlation between {Phi} and intimal smooth muscle cell (SMC) content is demonstrated in plaques with low (<50%) collagen content (r = 0.74, p < 0.001). The dotted lines show 95% prediction intervals. Abbreviations as in Figure 1.