What it pays
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Half of all Cardiologists in the U.S. earn more than $496,010 a year — the middle 80% land between $107,190 and $712,130. About 17,290 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Cardiologists”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$496,010typical pay / year
17,290people in this work
$712,130+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Learning3
Treat heart diseases
+Assess Mrs. Garcia's chest pain, review her troponin, ECG strips and recent cardiac imaging, stabilise…
Treat heart diseases
+Assess Mrs. Garcia's chest pain, review her troponin, ECG strips and recent cardiac imaging, stabilise arrhythmia if present, start guideline-directed medical therapy for ischemic heart disease, arrange loop recorder and follow-up in two weeks.
The tools that do the workElectrocardiogramHolter monitorjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Develop treatment plans
+Create a personalised treatment plan for Mr. Patel with new heart failure: document NYHA class, start beta…
Develop treatment plans
+Create a personalised treatment plan for Mr. Patel with new heart failure: document NYHA class, start beta blocker and ACE inhibitor up-titration schedule, prescribe low‑dose diuretic with monitoring plan, order baseline labs and cardiac imaging, book clinic review in four weeks.
The tools that do the workCardiac MRICardiac CTjob descriptionsO*NET
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Perform electrophysiology procedures
+Perform an electrophysiology study on Robert Patel, 58 with symptomatic paroxysmal supraventricular…
Perform electrophysiology procedures
+Perform an electrophysiology study on Robert Patel, 58 with symptomatic paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia refractory to medication: obtain informed consent, ensure NPO since midnight, confirm anticoagulation plan, book three‑hour EP lab slot, and request mapping and ablation equipment ready.
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Diagnose cardiovascular conditions
+Diagnose Mr. Omar Ruiz, 72 with chest tightness and palpitations: correlate presenting ECG showing new left…
Diagnose cardiovascular conditions
+Diagnose Mr. Omar Ruiz, 72 with chest tightness and palpitations: correlate presenting ECG showing new left bundle branch block with troponin trend and bedside echo, classify as possible acute coronary syndrome versus conduction disease, initiate MONA‑B protocol and arrange urgent coronary angiography consultation.
The tools that do the workCardiac CTjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Provide lifestyle and preventive advice
+Provide lifestyle and preventive advice to Laura Nguyen, 54 with hypertension and BMI 32: prescribe tailored…
Provide lifestyle and preventive advice
+Provide lifestyle and preventive advice to Laura Nguyen, 54 with hypertension and BMI 32: prescribe tailored diet and exercise plan aiming for 5–10% weight loss, set target BP <130/80, start home BP monitoring, review statin indication and schedule three‑month follow‑up for risk factor control.
The tools that do the workMEDITECHjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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The daily work12
Mentor trainees and students
+Arrange a bedside teaching session for cardiology trainees on Wednesday at 14:00: review three recent echo…
Mentor trainees and students
+Arrange a bedside teaching session for cardiology trainees on Wednesday at 14:00: review three recent echo cases, assign each trainee a critical appraisal and one focused interpretation to present, and collect written feedback after the session.
The tools that do the workEchocardiogramjob descriptions
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Conduct tests of the pulmonary system, using a spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
+Order and supervise full pulmonary function testing for Mr. Javier Morales in Room 4 today: spirometry with…
Conduct tests of the pulmonary system, using a spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
+Order and supervise full pulmonary function testing for Mr. Javier Morales in Room 4 today: spirometry with bronchodilator challenge, pre- and post-bronchodilator curves, and diffusion capacity — confirm contraindications, document baseline effort and coaching, then file results in the chart.
The tools that do the workCardiac CTO*NET
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Inject contrast media into patients' blood vessels.
+Prepare and perform contrast injection for Ms. Aisha Patel’s peripheral angiogram at 09:00 tomorrow: verify…
Inject contrast media into patients' blood vessels.
+Prepare and perform contrast injection for Ms. Aisha Patel’s peripheral angiogram at 09:00 tomorrow: verify renal function, allergies, informed consent and IV access, calculate contrast dose for her weight, monitor vitals during injection, and document contrast lot and volume in the procedure note.
The tools that do the workCardiac CTO*NET
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Observe ultrasound display screen, and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, and cerebral circulation.
+Run and interpret the vascular ultrasound for Mr. Robert Nguyen now: watch the duplex display, record…
Observe ultrasound display screen, and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, and cerebral circulation.
+Run and interpret the vascular ultrasound for Mr. Robert Nguyen now: watch the duplex display, record arterial pulse waveforms, limb volume changes, Doppler signals for stenosis, and continuous oxygen saturation traces, narrate findings aloud for the tech and save clips for the report.
The tools that do the workEchocardiogramO*NET
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Supervise or train cardiology technologists or students.
+Lead the afternoon teaching session for three cardiology techs and one fellow: run a hands-on review of…
Supervise or train cardiology technologists or students.
+Lead the afternoon teaching session for three cardiology techs and one fellow: run a hands-on review of hemodynamic catheter setup, supervise each trainee performing right heart pressure measurements on patient list, give immediate corrective feedback, and sign their competency checklists.
The tools that do the workHolter monitorO*NET
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Perform physical examinations
+See Mrs. Linda Brooks for a focused cardiology exam at 14:30: take targeted history of chest pain and…
Perform physical examinations
+See Mrs. Linda Brooks for a focused cardiology exam at 14:30: take targeted history of chest pain and exertional breathlessness, examine JVP, heart sounds, lung bases and peripheral edema, record vitals and immediate assessment in the clinic note with provisional working diagnosis.
The tools that do the workEpicjob descriptions
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Prescribe medications
+Initiate and prescribe guideline-directed therapy for Mr. Samuel Ortiz with newly diagnosed heart failure…
Prescribe medications
+Initiate and prescribe guideline-directed therapy for Mr. Samuel Ortiz with newly diagnosed heart failure today: start ACE inhibitor at recommended starting dose, add beta blocker titration plan, list contraindications and monitoring labs, send prescription to his pharmacy and schedule 2-week follow-up.
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Manage emergency cardiac cases
+Manage the incoming emergency cardiac consults for the night: triage chest pain and suspected MI cases,…
Manage emergency cardiac cases
+Manage the incoming emergency cardiac consults for the night: triage chest pain and suspected MI cases, activate cath lab for STEMI candidates, ensure bedside circulation and airway measures are in place, and document status and plan before handoff at 07:30.
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Refer patients for specialized procedures
+Refer Mrs Patel, 62, with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis for valve intervention: include recent duplex…
Refer patients for specialized procedures
+Refer Mrs Patel, 62, with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis for valve intervention: include recent duplex and coronary angiogram results, note frailty score and anticoagulation status, request valve clinic review and procedural booking within two weeks.
The tools that do the workEchocardiogramCardiac CTjob descriptionsO*NET
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Collaborate with other healthcare providers
+Coordinate care for the complex heart failure patient: share the problem list and recent imaging with…
Collaborate with other healthcare providers
+Coordinate care for the complex heart failure patient: share the problem list and recent imaging with nephrology and endocrinology, propose a joint clinic appointment next Tuesday, clarify diuretic plan and goals for transplant evaluation, and request nursing home capacity update.
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Calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
+Calculate aortic valve area from Doppler-derived velocity data: use peak aortic jet velocity and LVOT…
Calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
+Calculate aortic valve area from Doppler-derived velocity data: use peak aortic jet velocity and LVOT velocity-time integral to compute continuity-equation area, document assumed LVOT diameter and any measurement limitations in the report.
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Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures that prevent or control disease or injury.
+Design the upcoming drug trial protocol for ischemic cardiomyopathy: define inclusion/exclusion, primary…
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures that prevent or control disease or injury.
+Design the upcoming drug trial protocol for ischemic cardiomyopathy: define inclusion/exclusion, primary endpoint of 6‑minute walk distance at six months, safety stopping rules, required imaging schedule, and submit to the IRB by next Friday.
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