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My brother, age 68, just had a heart attack. His daughter said it was due to a blocked aorta. Is this possible?
This discussion is related to 96% blocked abdominal aorta.
This discussion is related to 96% blocked abdominal aorta.
Yes, it's possible and very common. The aorta is the main artery in your body, and the largest. It can clog just about anywhere, and if it blocks the bloodflow to the heart,,,you suffer a heart attack.
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