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Figure 5


Figure 5 {Delta}T in Nonruptured and Ruptured Plaques

The presence of ruptured plaque is associated with increased {Delta}T both in patients with ACS and in those with CSA (p < 0.01). The bottom of each box represents the first quartile, the top of the box represents the third quartile, and the line in the box represents the median value of {Delta}T. Abbreviations as in Figures 1 and 2.