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Aorta: Anatomy, Function, and Symptoms of an Aortic Problem
Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from ...
Baylor College of Medicine4 年
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
The aorta is the main blood vessel that carries oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It extends from the chest to the abdomen, where it branches (bifurcates) into the iliac ...
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Abnormal aortic blood in the aorta flow linked to vessel wall inflammation and breakdown
With every heartbeat, blood from the heart is pumped up into the aorta. Dilation can occur in all parts of the aorta. It is unclear exactly how this happens, but one explanation may be weakening ...