Aneurysm : Aneurysm - this is an anatomical enlargement , (abnormal) in a blood vessel, either congenital or developed from high blood pressure. Vasodilation is often a normal physiological, dynamic, changing size of blood vessels that fill with blood under certain conditions like heat, emotional stress, chemical or pharmaceutical stimulation, etc. It doesn't remain enlarged or dilated.
Answered 1/6/2013
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A lot: Aneurysm the entire three layers of the blood vessel has enlarged to a substantial degree usually 2-2.5 times normal size- called dilation of the entire blood vessel. Veins can become aneurysmal also. Vasodilation is a term for capillary dilation and low peripheral resistance and has nothing to do with aneurysm. A fluke of the english language.
Answered 3/30/2013
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