Establishing an oncocardiology service

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  Fig. 1. An oncocardiology service is the interdisciplinary integration of cardiological and oncological strategies. Permanent integration of cardiological healthcare into oncological healthcare will help to reduce mortality and morbidity and to improve quality of care. Multiple challenges need to be overcome to set up this structure

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  Fig. 2. Adaptation to local needs and integration of diverse cardiac diagnostic needs are necessary. For early stratification of patients, an additional telephone-based consultation service might be helpful for larger clinical centers. MRI magnetic resonance imaging

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  Fig. 3. Exemplary, standardized follow-up strategy based on the current international guidelines and position paper as established in the onco-cardiology services in Heidelberg and Essen. Such flowcharts are starting points and should be adapted to the individual patient and can differ between cancer therapies. CAD coronary artery disease, ACEi angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, ASS acetylsalicylic acid