Medical Professions in the cardiovascular system
Cardiologists
Salary : $300,000 - $500,000 per year
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Education Requirements
First, an aspiring cardiologist must have a bachelor's degree in order to get into medical school. The most logical pre-med bachelor degrees include courses in chemistry, mathematics, engineering or psychology. Then one must gain a passing score on the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).
Training Requirements
After medical school, students attend six to eight more years of general internal medicine training and specialized cardiology training through a residency.
The four years in medical school covers standard medical terminology, medical judgment and clinical standard procedures. Potential cardiologists who complete the ten years of educational preparation must then pass a certification exam administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Description
Cardiologists play a leading role in combating diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system. They monitor, diagnose and treat heart conditions through a variety of non-surgical means, including medications and management of lifestyle factors. Some cardiologists also perform non-invasive procedures such as angioplasties and stent insertion, using tiny instruments inserted through a catheter into the patient's blood vessels and then threaded through the body to the trouble area.
First, an aspiring cardiologist must have a bachelor's degree in order to get into medical school. The most logical pre-med bachelor degrees include courses in chemistry, mathematics, engineering or psychology. Then one must gain a passing score on the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).
Training Requirements
After medical school, students attend six to eight more years of general internal medicine training and specialized cardiology training through a residency.
The four years in medical school covers standard medical terminology, medical judgment and clinical standard procedures. Potential cardiologists who complete the ten years of educational preparation must then pass a certification exam administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Description
Cardiologists play a leading role in combating diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system. They monitor, diagnose and treat heart conditions through a variety of non-surgical means, including medications and management of lifestyle factors. Some cardiologists also perform non-invasive procedures such as angioplasties and stent insertion, using tiny instruments inserted through a catheter into the patient's blood vessels and then threaded through the body to the trouble area.
Cardiac and Vascular Surgeons
Salary : $70,000 - $300,000 per year
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Education Requirements
Becoming a board-certified cardiac surgeon entails an extensive training process. The first step is completing four years of undergraduate school and fulfilling medical school prerequisites, such as courses in biology, chemistry, math and physics. After earning a bachelor's degree, the student must pass the Medical College Admissions Test.
Four years of medical school is required to earn a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. This training includes classroom and laboratory learning in the first two years and extensive work with patients under the supervision of one or more licensed physicians during the last two years. Along with practice in patient examinations and diagnoses, the student is often trained in acute, chronic, preventive and rehabilitative care to provide a well-rounded medical education.
Training Description
After medical school, the student must pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination to legally practice medicine in any state. The licensed doctor is then required to complete 4-5 years in a general surgery residency followed by at least two years in a cardiac surgery resident or fellowship program.
Description
Although medication and other treatments can slow the progress of heart disease, some patients require surgery to repair or limit damage to the heart and its supporting network of blood vessels. This is the work of cardiac and vascular surgeons. They perform bypasses and open-heart surgery, as well as valve repairs, angioplasties and other less-invasive forms of therapy
Becoming a board-certified cardiac surgeon entails an extensive training process. The first step is completing four years of undergraduate school and fulfilling medical school prerequisites, such as courses in biology, chemistry, math and physics. After earning a bachelor's degree, the student must pass the Medical College Admissions Test.
Four years of medical school is required to earn a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. This training includes classroom and laboratory learning in the first two years and extensive work with patients under the supervision of one or more licensed physicians during the last two years. Along with practice in patient examinations and diagnoses, the student is often trained in acute, chronic, preventive and rehabilitative care to provide a well-rounded medical education.
Training Description
After medical school, the student must pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination to legally practice medicine in any state. The licensed doctor is then required to complete 4-5 years in a general surgery residency followed by at least two years in a cardiac surgery resident or fellowship program.
Description
Although medication and other treatments can slow the progress of heart disease, some patients require surgery to repair or limit damage to the heart and its supporting network of blood vessels. This is the work of cardiac and vascular surgeons. They perform bypasses and open-heart surgery, as well as valve repairs, angioplasties and other less-invasive forms of therapy
Electroneurodiagnostic Technicians and Technologists
Salary : $30,000 - $70,000 per year
Education Requirements
To join the job market at entry level, one must have at least a high school diploma. That means anyone with an associate or undergraduate degree can also become an END technologist. Most of the hands-on skills are offered on the job, with many hospitals providing on the job training.
There are a number of END technology associate degree programs offered by technical and community colleges. These take between one and two years. Before enrolling for one of these, one should check that they are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Description
When the heart's chambers contract to pump blood, they generate a small electrical signal. Electrocardiograms and other diagnostic tests monitor these electrical signals, providing another set of insights into the patient's heart function. Some test the patient's heart under stress, while others monitor its normal activities for an extended period. These machines are operated by electroneurodiagnostic technicians and technologists, who maintain the equipment and record test results for review by physicians. Nurses and physician assistants often qualify to use these machines as part of their job duties.
To join the job market at entry level, one must have at least a high school diploma. That means anyone with an associate or undergraduate degree can also become an END technologist. Most of the hands-on skills are offered on the job, with many hospitals providing on the job training.
There are a number of END technology associate degree programs offered by technical and community colleges. These take between one and two years. Before enrolling for one of these, one should check that they are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Description
When the heart's chambers contract to pump blood, they generate a small electrical signal. Electrocardiograms and other diagnostic tests monitor these electrical signals, providing another set of insights into the patient's heart function. Some test the patient's heart under stress, while others monitor its normal activities for an extended period. These machines are operated by electroneurodiagnostic technicians and technologists, who maintain the equipment and record test results for review by physicians. Nurses and physician assistants often qualify to use these machines as part of their job duties.