The aorta is the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The aorta has a thick wall that is made of three different layers of tissue, so it can withstand the high pressure that is generated when the heart pumps blood to the body....
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a term used to classify all non-coronary arterial diseases. It is a buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries, which reduces or blocks the flow of blood to your limbs. PAD affects 8-12 million people in the United Staes. The...
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