CAPhO 2024 Concurrent: The Balancing Act of Cardio-Oncology

Presentation Summary:
Cardio-oncology is a subspecialty of care dedicated to the prevention, identification and treatment of cardiovascular complications in patients undergoing cancer therapy and long-term cancer survivors.  In this session, using a case-based approach, we will walk through common scenarios of cancer therapies that may cause cardiovascular toxicity (CVT) and strategies to prevent and treat these, with the goal of preventing cancer treatment interruptions.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to discuss:
1. the use of OAC with BTK inhibitor therapy
2. the role of cardio-protection prior to and during anthracycline therapy
3. the role of cardio-protection in HER-2 therapy