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Scientific Topics

Five scientific themes

The proposed themes set the direction of the scientific programme. They are working subjects, not a final approved programme.

01

Haematology — Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

Cardiovascular implications of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and its treatment.

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is among the most common adult leukaemias, and its targeted therapies have transformed outcomes. At the same time, atrial fibrillation, hypertension and bleeding risk are increasingly recognised alongside treatment. This theme examines practical cardiovascular monitoring and management throughout the CLL care pathway.

  • Cardiovascular risk in CLL
  • Arrhythmia and bleeding considerations
  • Monitoring during targeted therapy
02

Immunotherapy

Bispecific antibodies and immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Immune-based treatments have changed the prognosis of several solid and haematological cancers. Their cardiovascular effects range from myocarditis and pericardial disease to vascular toxicity. This theme explores contemporary immunotherapy and the cardiovascular considerations that accompany it.

  • Bispecific antibodies
  • Immune checkpoint inhibitors
  • Recognition and follow-up of immune-related cardiovascular events
03

Oncology — Breast, Prostate and Colorectal Cancer, Survivorship

Cardiovascular health throughout cancer treatment and beyond.

Breast, prostate and colorectal cancer represent a large share of patients seen in cardio-oncology clinics. Treatment-related left ventricular dysfunction, vascular disease, metabolic effects and the long-term needs of survivors require structured follow-up from diagnosis through survivorship.

  • Breast cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Survivorship and long-term follow-up
04

Amyloidosis

Diagnostic challenges and contemporary approaches to cardiac involvement.

Cardiac amyloidosis is a frequent cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and is regularly encountered in patients previously treated for haematological disease. Understanding its relationship with cardiovascular disease, the diagnostic pathway and current treatment options is central to this theme.

  • Clinical suspicion and diagnosis
  • Non-invasive imaging pathways
  • Contemporary treatment options
05

New developments in cardiovascular imaging

Practical workshops in echocardiography and advanced imaging.

Imaging underpins cardio-oncology decision-making. Hands-on workshops cover the techniques used most in clinical practice, from strain analysis to dedicated imaging of cardiac amyloidosis and structured right-heart assessment.

  • Echocardiography
  • Myocardial strain imaging
  • Amyloidosis imaging
  • Right-heart assessment

Themes are proposed. Confirmed sessions, speakers and timings will be published on the programme page once approved by the scientific committee.