Dear Aspirant,

The are of focus for both the doctors is different. The area of a cardiologists concern in the heart while the neurologist's are of concern is the brain and the nervous system. The required degree and steps are somewhat the same to achieving them both but there is a difference in the pay scale and some other factors too.

Both the fields require specialisation and that is why they require a long of training such as 10 years to attend all the stages you prepare and become a specialist. These fields are not completely exclusive of each other. One major difference in the occupation is that cardiologists perform surgeries but neurologists don't.

People who experience pain in their chest or uneasiness with the heart due to shortness of breath are referred to cardiologists on a daily basis. They focus on the heart, arteries, and veins, for people who have an unusual rhythm or those who have survived a heart attack. Echocardiograms and MRI scans are used as tools to diagnose the problem. Cardiac catheterizations or Bypass surgery on the heart is performed in serious cases as required.

People tested by neurologist might be facing issues like a blurred vision or uncontrolled or uncoordinated motor activity and hampered language skills. There are of reference is the brain, spinal cord and the nervous system. They examine the patient's reflexes, movement, and eyes. The tests serve as their basis for diagnosis and the steps they take after that.

The differences in the salaries of both is due to the excessive surgical procedures involve in cardiology, there making them one of the highest paid doctors.

Hope this helps. All the best!