Correlation between Rotator Cuff Tears and Systemic Atherosclerotic Disease

Figure 2

Chest radiographs grading of aortic arch calcification. Five frontal radiographs illustrate the grading scheme of aortic calcification. Arrows show calcifications along the aortic arch. (a) Grade 0: no calcifications visible; (b) grade 1: calcification length between 0-1 cm; (c) grade 2: length between >1-2 cm; (d) grade 3: length between >2-3 cm; and (e) grade 4: length greater than 3 cm in length.

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