Question

[RamekinAnxiety]

Can a blood pressure cuff pop a vein in my arm?

[b1b1b1]

No it can't. You don't need to be taking your blood pressure at home unless your doctor has told you to do so. I very much doubt that you have been told this. Frequent BP reading only serves to increase your health anxiety.

[Hb2003]

Blood pressure cuffs can be very tight so I would be careful its like a bear hug but you’ll be ok don't do it often though its bad for you

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I agree with Hb2003, don't take your blood pressure too often. Yes, the cuff can get very tight, but no, it will not harm you.

[Pinkie56]

The doctor will tell you no but I have a huge vein on my upper arm from an incorrectly placed cuff that was automatic & the nurse left the room. I felt like my arm was going to explode. When she took the cuff off there was this huge popped vein thing. It doesn't hurt but it looks nasty & frankly I'm sick of the eternal question "Oh my God! What happened to your arm?" I've given up on the truth & have begun a game of what crazy thing can I say that they will believe? Its actually getting interesting. But yes a bp cuff can pop a vein. If its used correctly no. But people make mistakes. Especially overworked ER nurses.