Yes: Yes, in fact hypertension or a high blood pressure can trigger a response known as the baroreceptor reflex. The high blood pressure triggers sensors that cause a decreased heart response which acts to decrease decrease the high blood pressure by decreasing the cardiac output.
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Yes: Blood pressure is also affected by your peripheral blood vessels and can be high even if you have a low pulse rate.
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