XIII. Cardiology
Cardiology is a specialty which speaks for itself. It focuses on the heart. Overall, cardiologists practice with a very narrow focus, entering into subspecialties in their practices. There are several different venues through which the heart is studied: echocardiography, angiography, electrocardiography...the list goes on. I have spent many years as a nurse working in critical care, often a very cardio focused setting. I feel at home here despite the fact I have chosen not to focus on cardiology as a career. I do not have the physiologic comprehension I would need. When it comes to flow vectors, pressure gradients, and all the physics calculations to go with it, I may know more than the general public, but not enough to feel competent. Hopefully some of the areas I feel gray in will become more black and white, but I have a feeling I will be left unfulfilled.
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Confessions of an Intern
Non-FictionThese are musings of mine, told as I grow through residency. I hope to share a little insight into the making of a doctor, one who still cannot believe she's been blessed with this responsibility.
