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From: Comparison of the perioperative time courses of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and its inhibitor (TIMP-1) during carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA)

Fig. 2

Changes in plasma TIMP-1 concentrations in the two patient groups. CEA: carotid endarterectomy control group (striated); and CAS: carotid artery stenting group (grey). Samples: 1, preoperative values; 2, 60 min after cross-clamp release/stent insertion; 3, postoperative day 1; and 4, postoperative day 3. *: p < 0.05 compared to sample 1

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