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Fellowships that change the job

Most cardiologists add 1 to 2 more years after the 6-year residency.

• Interventional cardiology

  Open blocked arteries with stents through the wrist. Heart attack call at 3 a.m. Highest pay.

• Electrophysiology

  Heart rhythm problems. Ablations, pacemakers and defibrillators.

• Advanced heart failure and transplant

  The sickest hearts, mechanical pumps, transplant lists.

• Echocardiography or cardiac imaging

  Ultrasound, CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the heart. Fewer nights.