Pragmatic Approach to Achieving Wellness in Interventional Cardiology-Understanding Burnout in Interventional Cardiology

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The discussion led by Dr. Velagapudi addresses burnout as emotional exhaustion from prolonged stress, impacting various professionals, including cardiologists. It highlights factors like continuous stress, lack of job control, and tasks conflicting with personal goals as causes of burnout. Specifically, in cardiology, compensation, family responsibilities, fairness, value, and work-life balance play roles in increased burnout, particularly among mid-career professionals and females. Symptoms include emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion, potentially leading to health issues like dizziness and headaches. There's a stress-performance balance, with optimal performance in a "stretch zone"&mdash;being challenged but not overwhelmed. However, continuous high-stress situations can lead to burnout. Factors such as increased patient complexity, heightened expectations, and administrative pressures exacerbate burnout risks in cardiology. The panel discusses how advancements and systemic changes have altered the stress landscape in interventional cardiology, emphasizing the need to maintain a human element in practice to mitigate burnout risks.

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Peter Duffy, MD, FSCAI

Keywords

burnout

cardiology

emotional exhaustion

work-life balance

stress management