Where Is Your Aorta Located?
This Artery Is Responsible for Transporting Oxygen Rich Blood from Your Heart to the Rest of Your Body. the Aorta Begins at the Left Ventricle of the Heart...
This artery is responsible for transporting oxygen rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The aorta begins at the left ventricle of the heart, extending upward into the chest to form an arch. It then continues downward into the abdomen, where it branches into the iliac arteries just above the pelvis.
What are the symptoms of aorta problems?
- Sudden, intense and persistent chest or back pain.
- Pain that radiates to your back.
- Trouble breathing.
- Low blood pressure.
- Loss of consciousness.
- Shortness of breath.
- Trouble swallowing.
Where do you feel aorta pain?
Pain in the chest, belly (abdomen), lower back, or flank (over the kidneys). It may spread to the groin, buttocks, or legs. The pain may be deep, aching, gnawing, or throbbing, and it may last for hours or days.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
