Future steps in cardio-oncology—a national multidisciplinary survey among healthcare professionals in the Netherlands

Abstract Background The awareness of cancer therapy–related adverse cardiac effects is fueled by recent literature on cardiotoxicity incidence and detection strategies. Although this influences the sense of urgency, in current practice, cardiotoxicity monitoring and treatment is not structurally performed. With this study, we aimed to evaluate current perspectives on cardio-oncology and to assess needs, ultimately to determine an agenda for improvements in current practice. Material and methods A national multidisciplinary 36-question survey was conducted. The survey was developed by a multidi... Mehr ...