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Original Article Faganello et al The profile of the brazilian cardiologist Arq Bras Cardiol. 2019; 113(1):62-68 The study has some limitations, particularly regarding data collection. The rate of response to the questionnaire was relatively low (15.6%), and on this basis, we cannot affirm that the results would be the same in a larger sample. However, similar studies have shown comparable results (15‑25%). In the most recent study conducted by the American College of Cardiology, which has continuously developed studies on the theme in the last three decades, the response rate was 21%. In the study conducted by the Medscape, the rate of response was 4%. Conclusion In this original study on the profile of Brazilian cardiologists, associates of the BSC, significant differences between sexes were detected. While men had a greater work load, the participation of women in higher income ranges was lower, even after adjustment for work load. Most cardiologists worked in more than one place, mostly in the public sector. Younger cardiologists had a lower tendency to work in private offices. The perception of the level of work-related stress was considered satisfactory. Considering the growing concern over personal and professional quality of life, as well as over work performance, future research is warranted to further explore the theme and to allow the planning of actions by medical entities and societies, so that the specialty of cardiology can continue to attract the interest of medical professionals. Acknowledgements The questionnaire was developed and administered during the 2016-2017 term. For this reason, we thank the board of directors: Eduardo Nagib Gaui, Glaucia Maria Moraes de Oliveira, Raul Dias dos Santos Filho, Denilson Campos de Albuquerque, Walter José Gomes, Celso Amodeo, Osni Moreira Filho, Renault Mattos Ribeiro Junior, José Luiz Aziz, João David de Souza Neto and Weimar Kunz S. Barroso de Souza. Author contributions Conception and design of the research: Malachias MVB, Dutra OP, Zimerman LI; Analysis and interpretation of the data: Faganello LS, Pimentel M, Polanczyk CA, Malachias MVB, Dutra OP, Zimerman LI; Statistical analysis and Writing of the manuscript: Faganello LS, Pimentel M; Critical revision of the manuscript for intellectual content: Faganello LS, Pimentel M, Polanczyk CA, Zimerman TI, Malachias MVB, Dutra OP, Zimerman LI. Potential Conflict of Interest No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported. Sources of Funding There were no external funding sources for this study. Study Association This article is part of the thesis of master submitted by Lucas Simonetto Faganello, from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Ethics approval and consent to participate This article does not contain any studies with human participants or animals performed by any of the authors. 1. Shanafekt TD, Boone S, Tan L, Dyrbye LN, SotileW, Satele D, et al. 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