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What does a strong pulse in the carotid arteries mean?what does a weak mean? does high blood pressure cause strong or weak pulse?
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Strong VS Weak Pulse: In my experience, patients usually cannot adequately evaluate there pulses. In the carotid area I would suggest getting a carotid ultrasound ... if all is ok things are OK. Your blood pressure is another matter and is easily checked by yourself or even at a drug store with the machine there.
Answered 5/10/2014
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