Understanding of the basic principles of cancer biology, including tumor development, growth, and dissemination Knowledge of the epidemiology, diagnosis, staging, management, and prognosis of common solid tumors
Glioblastoma Head and neck cancers Thyroid cancer Lung cancer Breast cancer Esophageal and gastric cancer Colorectal cancer Pancreas cancer Liver cancer Gallbladder cancer Renal cancer Bladder cancer Testicular cancer Prostate cancer Ovarian cancer Endometrial cancer Cervical cancer Melanoma Carcinoid
Knowledge of the epidemiology, diagnosis, staging, management, and prognosis of hematologic malignancies
Leukemias Lymphomas Multiple myeloma Amyloidosis
Understanding of cardiac tumors benign, malignant, and metastatic
Knowledge of the types and differential diagnosis of cardiac masses Utilization of multiple advanced cardiac imaging techniques in the diagnosis of cardiac tumors Understanding and utilizing interventional techniques for tissue diagnosis (biopsy) Understanding the clinical decision making for treatment of cardiac tumors, surgery and/or systemic therapy
Diagnosis and management of oncology emergencies (with cardiovascular disease aspects)
Superior vena cava syndrome Disseminated intravascular coagulation Cardiac tamponade Fulminant myocarditis
Knowledge of the principles and (general) toxicities of cancer therapies
Classes, mode of action, and toxicities of systemic chemotherapies Classes, mode of action, and toxicities of targeted therapies Classes, mode of action, and toxicities of hormone therapies Classes, mode of action, and toxicities of immunotherapies Types, physics, planning, and toxicities of radiation therapy Types, conditioning, and toxicities of bone marrow transplantation Types, general conduct, and complications of oncological surgery
Understanding of the cardiovascular complications from cancer therapies
Diagnosis and management of chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy
Molecular mechanisms underlying cardiotoxicity with conventional chemotherapies, including anthracyclines Molecular mechanisms underlying cardiotoxicity with targeted therapies The cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying immune check point receptor therapy cardiotoxicity Workup and diagnosis and management of chemotherapy related heart failure
Diagnosis and management of pericardial complications of malignancy
Pericarditis Pericardial effusion/tamponade Pericardial metastases
Diagnosis and management of vascular toxicity in cancer therapy
Venous thromboembolic complications in the cancer patient Arterial disease complications in the cancer patient including coronary artery, carotid artery, and peripheral arterial disease with acute and chronic presentations Vasculitis Thrombotic microangiopathy Systemic hypertension Pulmonary hypertension
Diagnosis and management of cardiac arrhythmias in cancer therapy
Prolongation of the QT interval Atrial tachyarrhythmias Ventricular tachycardias Bradycardias Cardiac device management Autonomic dysfunction
Diagnosis and management of radiation-induced heart disease Diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases in the bone marrow transplant patient
Understanding cardiovascular evaluations before, during, and after cancer therapy
Echocardiography including strain imaging Cardiac biomarkers Exercise stress testing, oxygen consumption testing Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging Cardiac computed tomography Nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging Cardiac positron emission tomography Angiography and advanced intravascular imaging, hemodynamic and vasoreactivity testing Noninvasive vascular imaging reactivity testing Hemodynamic catheterization Electrocardiography, including 12-lead ECG and Holter
Knowledge of the rationale, utility, appropriate use, and interpretation of cardiovascular testing strategies Understanding of the perioperative and peri-transplant cardiac evaluation in the surgical oncology and stem cell transplant patient Understanding of preventive strategies and risk assessments in efforts to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease as a consequence of malignancy or its treatment Understanding of individualized treatment plans specific to the needs of the cardio-oncology patient that will best serve the patient’s long-term medical goals (survivorship care) Understanding of the principles of cardiac and cancer rehabilitation Understanding of the potential roles of pharmacists and nurses in cardio-oncology care teams Understanding of physical, psychological and social needs of adults with cardiovascular disease as a consequence of their malignancy or cancer treatment. Basic knowledge of palliative care in cancer patients with cardiovascular diseases and toxicities |
