Cardio Oncology and Cancer Survivorship Heart Health Consultation
Cardiovascular questions throughout cancer treatment and survivorship
Some cancer treatments and preexisting cardiovascular conditions can affect heart health during therapy or years afterward. A cardio-oncology visit may help a patient discuss symptoms, prior cardiac testing, treatment exposures, cardiovascular risk factors, and collaboration with their oncology team.
Prepare a useful treatment timeline
Relevant information can include cancer diagnoses and treatment dates, chemotherapy or targeted therapy names when known, radiation history and fields, prior echocardiograms or other cardiac testing, current medications, and cardiovascular symptoms. Share records through appropriate secure clinical channels.
Clinical coordination
The appropriate evaluation and follow up depend on treatment history and risk. The patient and clinical team can determine when coordination with oncology, primary care, or local cardiology is helpful. Scheduling is subject to available clinicians and state specific requirements.
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