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@hollywoodal

From what I've read, statistically athletes have a slightly larger Aorta.

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amazing | @amazing | Jul 25, 2023

I read the same thing, especially for endurance athletes like marathoners. I used to do triathlons in my 20's and 30's but back in my late 30's, a CT scan showed no problems. I think it was my succumbing to a high stress and sedentary life style that did me in. Now on the road back.

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