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Would you feel your pulse more if the artery was more vasoconstricted or is it vasodilated?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Pulse: There is more likely hood you would feel a pulse that is vasodilated. All the best.

Answered 4/11/2016

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