The aorta ends just above the pelvis, where it splits into the left and right ... such as differences in the celiac trunk or renal arteries, but these are usually harmless and don't affect health.

Palpating this artery can help a healthcare provider check for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a type of atherosclerosis. Symptoms of PAD include foot pain, weakness, and sores. Guillot C, Smith T.

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Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and endometriosis are closely connected, as both can cause chronic pelvic pain and affect the muscles and tissues in the pelvic region. Pelvic floor exercises may ...

Calcified coronary arteries remain a high-risk subset of PCI regardless of treatment approach. Orbital atherectomy remains an effective adjunctive treatment option to allow for procedure success; ...

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Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to every organ and tissue. It begins at the left ventricle, ...