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.
1 doctor answer
Dr. Richard Zimon answered
59 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: completely normal in someone your size/weight!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
Answered on Aug 14, 2016
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