An introduction to cardio-oncology (19 Oct 2026)
Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews Professor Arjun Ghosh on what cardio-oncology is: cardiac care for cancer patients pre-treatment, during therapy, and in survivors with late effects. They discuss various cardiotoxicities, from heart failure, to hypertension, to arrhythmias and more, including emergencies such as pericardial effusion and 'triple M'.
Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews Professor Arjun Ghosh on what cardio-oncology is: cardiac care for cancer patients pre-treatment, during therapy, and in survivors with late effects. They discuss various cardiotoxicities, from heart failure, to hypertension, to arrhythmias and more, including emergencies such as pericardial effusion and 'triple M'. Training routes and opportunities are highlighted.
Professor Arjun Ghosh is a Professor of Cardiology and Consultant Cardiologist at Barts Heart Centre and University College London Hospital. He is the first Consultant Cardiologist in the UK to be appointed specifically in cardio-oncology and helped establish and grow cardio-oncology services at BHC and UCLH.
Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a cardiology registrar based in Leeds, and a member of the Trainees and Members' Committee.
Recording date: 9 October 2026
Links
2022 ESC Guidelines on cardio-oncology
Position statement: Echo surveillance for childhood, teenage and young adult cancer survivors
BCS/BCOS/UCLH Cancer Academy Cardio-Oncology Course 2026
'All Things Cardio-Oncology' Podcast
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