The ratio of TIMP-1/MMP-1 was positively correlated with plaque fibrous cap thickness, plaque area, area stenosis, and negatively with emptied plaque or lipid core size, lipid to plaque ratio.

• TIMP 1/MMP 1与纤维帽厚度、面积狭窄率呈正相关 ,与脂核或无回声带面积、脂核与斑块比呈负相关。