Comprehensive care for heart conditions caused by cancer therapy
Cardiotoxicity occurs when certain cancer drugs weaken the heart or cause abnormal rhythms. Our cardio-oncology team focuses solely on providing people with cancer specialized care. Together, we can prevent, limit, and reverse heart damage.
Cancer and heart experts in our Cardio-Oncology Program work together to develop safe, effective therapies for people during and after cancer treatment.
Tests
Your cardio-oncology team will use advanced imaging tests to diagnose heart damage from cancer treatments such as chemotherapy.
Treatments
Our goal is to protect your heart without disrupting your cancer treatment. Heart and cancer experts will recommend an individualized plan.
Ask MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
Have general questions for our heart and vascular program? Email us at AskMHVI@medstar.net. If you have clinically-specific questions, please contact your physician’s office.