Table I.
Incidence of atherosclerotic plaques of different degrees of severity at various sites.
| Site | Mild | Moderate | Severe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aortic arch | 10 | 24 | 20 |
| Descending aorta | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Ascending aorta | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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