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Is the hearts output in one beat the only thing that makes the bp what it is or could the pressure on the arteries be effected by something else?
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More Information: Your question is interesting when I see that you have had a number of "sophisticated" cardiac tests. Yes one heartbeat initiates circulation at a given pressure but a lot of disorders affect the VESSELS which require the heart to beat at a higher pressure. Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 10/18/2014
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