Fig. 3

Number of plaques ≥4 mm in each section of the aorta. The total number of plaques ≥4 mm in each section of the aorta (blue: AAo, orange: AA, green: DAo) is given for cases and controls. Potential embolization pathways to the BcT, LCCA, and LSA are displayed for the respective plaque localization/ aortic segment