TABLE 4

Factors Related to Persistent 18F-FDG Uptake at Vascular Level

Rest 18F-FDG uptake
FactorPresent (n = 16)Absent (n = 12)P
Percentage luminal stenosis66 ± 3875 ± 260.75
Perfusion score at exercise3.7 ± 6.84.0 ± 3.90.15
Perfusion score at rest0.4 ± 1.00.2 ± 0.60.47
18F-FDG uptake score at exercise9.4 ± 2.75.7 ± 2.90.01