almost significantlyp = 0.079
By using this cut-off point in the multivariable logistic regression analyses (adjusted by the same variables as in Table 3 ), the presence of ≥6.9% of LDL(−) was independently associated with the presence of carotid stenosis ≥50% (OR = 4.98, 95% CI 1.46–16.97, p = 0.010) and of predominantly hypoechoic plaque (OR = 18.8, 95% CI 2.10–68.40; p = 0.009), and was almost significantly associated with intraplaque neovascularization (OR = 4.62, 95% CI 0.84–25.49; p = 0.079). 3.7.