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Definitions used for visual grading of valve calcification on routine diagnostic Chest CT
| Grades | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Finding | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Aortic valve calcification | none | One small calcification or linear calcification of one leaflet | Linear calcification on two or three leaflets |
| Mitral valve calcification | none | One small calcification or linear calcification of one leaflet | Linear calcification on two leaflets |
| Annular calcification mitral valve | none | Presence of annular calcification | |
