The aorta (/eÉªËÉËrtÉ/) is the main artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries (the common iliac arteries). The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation.
Men and women should have a colonoscopy at age 50. African American men and women should have their first screening at age 45. Individuals with a history of a first-degree relative (parent, sibling or child) or a personal history of colorectal cancer should be screened using a different schedule.
Most doctors agree that everyone age 50 and older should have a routine colonoscopy. The next one depends on what the doctor finds. If you are all clear, without a single polyp or other growth, and you continue to be symptom-free, then you probably donât need another procedure for at least 10 years.ost doctors agree that everyone age 50 and older should have a routine colonoscopy. The next one depends on what the doctor finds. If you are all clear, without a single polyp or other growth, and you continue to be symptom-free, then you probably donât need another procedure for at least 10 years.