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Can you rupture a blood vessel in your elbow by pressing a pressure point in your hand i just need to know?
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NO: Your body has built-in safety features. One is collateral blood flow--it allows blood to continue to flow into and around a blocked area in order to prevent the accumulation of platelets which can lead to clotting.
Answered 9/23/2018
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