How to Develop a Cardio-Oncology Clinic

Abstract

Cardiovascular demands to the care of cancer patients are common and important given the implications for morbidity and mortality. As a consequence, interactions with cardiovascular disease specialists have intensified to the point of the development of a new discipline termed cardio-oncology. As an additional consequence, so-called cardio-oncology clinics have emerged, in most cases staffed by cardiologists with an interest in the field. This article addresses this gap and summarizes key points in the development of a cardio-oncology clinic.

Keywords: Cardio-oncology clinics; Cardio-oncology programs; Cardiotoxicity; Multidisciplinary practice.