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What meds widen blood vessels, veins & arteries?beta, alpha andcalcium-channel blockers can?but do theyblock constricting or actually open vessels up?
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Open blood vessels: Both can cause vasodilation ( opening up of blood vessels).
Answered 2/2/2015
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