Study of the features of coronary artery atheromatous plaque using intravascular ultrasound in patients with impaired glucose tolerance

IVUS is very valuable for the evaluation of mild-to-moderate coronary lesions. The coronary artery lesions in patients with IGT are more serious and widespread than those in patients with NBG. HbA1c levels might be of some value in assessing the severity of coronary artery lesions.