HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
CARDIO-ONCOLOGY
UAB Medicine ’ s Cardio-Oncology program unites cardiologists , oncologists , and clinical researchers to improve cardiovascular health for patients with cancer being treated with surgery , chemotherapy , and / or radiation . As part of an important and growing subspecialty of cardiology , we identify potential risks associated with some cancer therapies and provide early intervention to help prevent long-term cardiovascular damage . UAB Cardio- Oncology follows patients throughout their cancer journey , from diagnosis through survivorship , to optimize their cardiovascular care .
HIGHLIGHTS
• Awarded Gold Certification from the International Cardio-Oncology Society , the highest tier of certification
• Operates cardio-oncology clinics at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital , The Kirklin Clinic at Acton Road , and UAB Medicine Primary & Specialty Care of Gardendale
• Offers a multidisciplinary clinic for patients being treated at UAB for amyloidosis
• Averages more than 2,000 patient visits annually , with approximately 500 new clinic patients per year
• Offers telehealth visits to ease the travel burden for returning cardio-oncology patients
• Develops collaborative cardiovascular monitoring plans for patients with lymphoma , leukemia , and solid tumors
• Promotes provider-based community engagement through medical podcasts and quarterly Zoom clinical conferences
CARDIO-ONCOLOGY / WOMEN ’ S HEART HEALTH
WOMEN ’ S HEART HEALTH
Heart disease may present differently in women than in men . For example , women with signs and symptoms of heart disease may not have obstructive lesions identified on a standard cardiac catheterization but may have coronary microvascular disease ( CMD ). As the state ’ s flagship cardiovascular center , UAB provides comprehensive , state-of-the-art testing for this disorder and is at the forefront of research .
Risk factors for heart disease and stroke include high blood pressure , high LDL cholesterol , and smoking , along with pregnancy complications and other factors such as poor diet , physical inactivity , and tobacco use . To help curb heart disease and stroke in the population we serve , the UAB Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Disease created the Women ’ s Heart Health Program , which addresses the unique risk factors and symptoms that women face and helps them benefit from cardiac care tailored to their particular needs . Directed by an experienced team of UAB cardiac experts , including preventive cardiologists and interventional cardiologists , the program has full access to UAB Cardiology ’ s extensive diagnostic and therapeutic services and to critical national and international research studies .
HIGHLIGHTS
• Provides care for women through all phases of the life cycle and for a wide range of conditions , including pregnancy-associated heart disease and heart failure in the elderly , as well as age-appropriate prevention strategies
• Coronary function testing available , with medical management and access to CMD studies
• UAB is a pioneer in women ’ s heart health research , with Vera Bittner , M . D ., MSPH , having served as site principal investigator for the Women ’ s Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation ( WISE ) study , which found that women with ischemic heart disease often have CMD . uabmedicine . org / referCVI 25