Abstract
Purpose
The aim of the current survey was to describe the functioning of cardio-oncology (C-O) units in Spain.
Methods
All members of the Spanish Society of Cardiology pertaining to scientific communities related to C-O received questionnaires on the existence of specific programs at their institutions. A second, more extensive questionnaire was sent to the centers which reported C-O organization.
Results
We identified 56 centers with C-O programs of which 32 (62.5%) replied to the extended questionnaire. 28% of all centers reported having a multidisciplinary unit involving specialists in several areas. More than 80% of the centers developed surveillance protocols locally adapted which included advanced echocardiographic techniques (68%) or troponin (82%).
Conclusions
The number of institutions with C-O programs is still limited but higher than reported in a survey in 2017. Development of multidisciplinary units of C-O should be promoted to improve the cardiovascular health of cancer patients.
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Mitroi, C., Martín-García, A., Mazón Ramos, P. et al. Current functioning of cardio-oncology units in Spain. Clin Transl Oncol 22, 1418–1422 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-019-02250-4
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