A minimalist cardio-oncology service: A personal experience from Wales

Riaz, Muhammad Hamza; Barrington, Craig; Ionescu, Adrian

doi:10.2478/rjc-2024-0018

Abstract

Cardio-oncology is intensely ‘hyped’ in cardiology circles, and there are good reasons for advocating a formal integration of the 2 specialties, but so far evidence of a benefit from the collaboration has not emerged. We provide a simplified blueprint for a ‘minimalistic’ service, based on our own practice and experience in Wales, UK.

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A minimalist cardio-oncology service: A personal experience from Wales

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