Cardio-Oncology at Ascension Texas Receives “Center of Excellence” Designation

The International Cardio-Oncology Society Board of Directors designated the Cardio-Oncology program at Ascension Texas as an official Center of Excellence.

The IC-OS granted the program a gold certification, the highest tier, for Center of Excellence, in recognition of the program's professional contributions to cardio-oncology, a specialized field focused on protecting the heart health of patients undergoing cancer treatments.

"Receiving this gold designation from the International Cardio-Oncology Society reflects our team's deep commitment to providing integrated care designed to manage cardiovascular health, both during and after cancer therapy," said Yan Liu, M.D., Ph.D., RPVI, FACC.

The program is part of the Institute for Cardiovascular Health, a clinical partnership between Ascension Texas and Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, which provides integrated cardiac care to oncology patients to minimize cardiovascular risks during and after cancer therapies.