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Is it the dilatation of blood vessels that causes one to have an aneurysm?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Yes.: The dilation may be caused a weak wall, secondary to collagen vascular disease, atherosclerotic disease, and or associated with high blood pressure.

Answered 6/20/2014

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