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A 27-year-old female asked:

Is it normal to feel the length and outline of your aorta? its always a strong pulse. i have pots . im 98pounds in weight.

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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered

Internal Medicine 61 years experience

Yes: completely normal in someone your size/weight! Hope this helps! Dr Z

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