The region's first cardio-oncology program
Today’s cancer treatments help patients live longer, healthier lives—but certain cancer treatments may carry a higher risk of cardiovascular issues. MedStar Health’s expert cardio-oncologists, part of our MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, can evaluate, diagnose, and manage heart issues for cancer patients before, during, or after treatments.
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Certain medicationsYou have received certain chemotherapy medications or a “red drug” AND you:
- Have a history of heart problems at any time before or during treatment, such as heart attack, moderate to severe heart valve disease, or abnormal ejection fraction on your echocardiogram.
- Have cardiovascular risk factors that aren’t well-controlled like smoking, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia or obesity.
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Chemotherapy treatmentYou have received chemotherapy that is known to be toxic to the heart and have any symptoms that include chest pain, swelling in the legs or new shortness of breath with activities.
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Radiation therapyYou have a history of receiving radiation therapy to the chest, particularly before 2000, where higher doses of radiation therapy were commonly used.
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History of heart complications
You have had any heart problems during treatment such as a heart attack, valve disease or an abnormal heart ejection fraction.
“With cardiologists and oncologists working together as a team, we are improving the outlook for patients with cardiac risks.”
- Tolulope Agunbiade, MD
Baltimore Cardio-Oncology Program Director
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National leaderMedStar Health’s cardio-oncology program through MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute is a national leader in treatment and research. We’re committed to helping patients fight cancer while protecting their heart from treatment risks.
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Conveniently closeOur cardio-oncology program has locations in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., areas.
Baltimore Region
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
D.C. Region
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MedStar Washington Hospital Center -
Comprehensive careWe’re here for patients before, during, and after cancer treatment to manage their cardiovascular risks. Our teams follow current guidelines and evidence-based practice to provide individualized care.
Conveniently close
Our cardio-oncology program has locations in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., areas.
Baltimore Region: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
D.C. Region: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center