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What does a strong and slow pulse indicate and what does a fast and weak indicate? can u have high blood pressure in ur neck but normal in ur arm?

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

PulsePressure & Rate: Pulse strength: a result of the pulse pressure; the difference in the systolic vs. diastolic pressure; a result of (a) cardiac stoke volume vs. (b) arterial volume & (c) elasticity (assuming no Aortic Regurg. or AV shunts). Pulse is a result of each heart beat, thus will never be faster than heart rate; but can be slower (some heart pumps not felt). If major arteries are open then pressures ~same.

Answered 9/15/2018

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