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Calcification (all samples, n=554)
| Tissue Layer | Calcium Deposition Pattern, n (%) | Total, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinct Aggregate | Stippled | ||
| Intima | 10 (1.8) | 2 (0.4) | 12 (2.2) |
| Media | 54 (9.7) | 3 (0.5) | 57 (10.3) |
| Adventitia | 80 (14.4) | 6 (1.1) | 86 (15.5) |
| Adventitial microvessels | 20 (3.6) | 3 (0.5) | 23 (4.1) |
| Distributed calcium, unattached to tissue | 6 (1.1) | 0 (0.0) | 6 (1.1) |
