Table 5 Pearson correlation analysis of the relation between the inner diameters of the carotid arteries and patient age
Inner diameter measured | Pearson correlation coefficient (r) | P |
|---|---|---|
Left proximal carotid sinus (mm) | -0.256 |  < 0.001 |
Right proximal carotid sinus (mm) | -0.204 | 0.001 |
Left carotid sinus bulge (mm) | -0.158 | 0.011 |
Right carotid sinus bulge (mm) | -0.204 | 0.001 |
Left distal carotid sinus (mm) | -0.284 |  < 0.001 |
Right distal carotid sinus (mm) | -0.335 |  < 0.001 |
Left common carotid artery (mm) | 0.127 | 0.035 |
Right common carotid artery (mm) | 0.062 | 0.306 |