Table 2. Comparison of carotid ultrasound values
| Parameter | Lupus | Volunteers | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaque in RCCA n | 2 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Thickness in RICA n | 8 | 1 | 0.033 |
| Plaque in RICA n | 2 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Plaque in LCCA n | 2 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Thickness in LICA n | 11 | 1 | 0.004 |
| Plaque in LICA n | 7 | 1 | 0.062 |
| CIMT_ RCCA Mean ± DS | 0.514±0.098 | 0.518±0.108 | 0.830 |
| CIMT_LCCA Med (IR) | 0.518 (0.116) | 0.496 (0.124) | 0.124 |