1 After medical school, you would need to complete a residency in pediatrics, which is three years. 2  Doctorate to practice medicine (MD, DO) plus current license to practice medicine. 3  An MD or DO, a medical degree. 4  Pediatricians are doctors. You would need a medical degree to start and then go on to specialize with further training in pediatrics. 2  Pediatricians need 4 years of undergraduate school followed by four more years of medical school, followed by 3 years of internship and residency.
The underlying cause of an aneurysm is a weak spot in the artery wall. Over time, repetitive pounding by the blood as it's forced through the veins with each heartbeat causes the weak spot to bulge. The higher the person's blood pressure, the more likely an aneurysm is to form.
The causes of brain aneurysm are unknown, but a range of factors may increase your risk. Risk factors A number of factors can contribute to weakness in an artery wall and increase the risk of a brain aneurysm or aneurysm rupture.