Research Article

Study of the Effects of Total Flavonoids of Astragalus on Atherosclerosis Formation and Potential Mechanisms

Table 2

Effect of TFA and combination vitamins on fatty streak area of the aorta, total cholesterol content in the aortic arch, and ratio of intima to media average thickness in cholesterol-fed rabbits.

GroupFatty streak area (%)Total cholesterol (mg)Ratio of intima/media thickness

A
B
C *
D Δ
E

Data expressed as mean ± SD. Δ , compared with group A; * , , compared with group B.