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Do dilated veins mean high blood pressure and thin veins mean low blood pressure?
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No: Blood pressure is related to arteries, not veins. Dilated or relaxed arteries lead to lower blood pressure while tightened or contracted arteries lead to higher bp.
Answered 12/10/2019
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Veins and BP: Veins have no relationship to blood pressure. Arteries are high pressure vessels and when a blood pressure is taken it is done over an artery. Veins are low pressure vessels and do not reflect a patient's blood pressure.
Answered 7/5/2020
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