Cardiovascular Neurosurgeon Essay

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A typical day in my life would be going to a lab and researching every day. I would experiment with new technology and techniques. On some special occasions, I may need to perform a surgery relating to Tumors, Spinal Problems, Peripheral Nerve injuries, Neurovascular disorders, Brain disorders, Infections, and traumatic injuries. The surgery is the challenge that occasionally happens. It is hard to be performing surgery, since you are under a lot of pressure. The responsibilities of a Pediatric Cardiovascular Neurosurgeon are researching new methods, performing surgery precisely, concentration, cleaning up the biohazards in the operating room, talking to patients about what they are going to do and what they will feel, and finally, working

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