Fig. 3.

Optimal workflow for the multidisciplinary management of PCa and CVD. Dotted arrows indicate the necessity of interdisciplinary co-management of patients, highlighting the importance of ongoing communication between healthcare disciplines throughout the management of PCa. There is a need for interdisciplinary communication for the duration of management of PCa, especially in cases where high CVD risk is observed at diagnosis. ^aInclude treatment of diabetes or hyperlipidaemia, smoking cessation, regular exercise, weight reduction to BMI < 25 kg/m². ^bInclude heart attack in the past 1 year, ongoing chest pain or discomfort. ADT, androgen deprivation therapy; BMI, body mass index; CV, cardiovascular; CVD, cardiovascular disease; MDT, multidisciplinary team; PCa, prostate cancer.