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Figure 6. 2D TE, short-axis thoracic descending aorta. Example of plaque Grade II
Figure 7. 2D TE, short-axis thoracic descending aorta.Example of plaque Grades II-III

Examples of Grade II extensive intimal thickening (Figures 6 and 7), and atheroma < 5 mm (Figure 7)

Figure 8. 2D TE short-axis thoracic descending aorta. Example of atheroma > 5 mm
Figure 9. 2D TE longt-axis thoracic descending aorta Example of atheroma > 5 mm

Figures 8 and 9: examples of Grade IV atheromas (plaques > 5 mm thickness).

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