How cardiologists deal with burnout

The top coping mechanism for cardiologists dealing with burnout is exercise, according to a Feb. 24 report from Medscape that surveyed over 9,100 practicing physicians. 

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Over half of cardiologists (51 percent) exercise when they are feeling burnt out. Here are all the ways cardiologists deal with burnout: 

Editor’s Note: Respondents could choose more than one coping mechanism. 

1. Exercise: 51 percent 

2. Isolation: 43 percent 

3. Talking with family and friends: 43 percent 

4. Listening to music: 33 percent 

5. Drinking alcohol: 27 percent 

6. Sleeping more: 26 percent 

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