REGION: IPO de Coimbra Achieves International Cardio-Oncology Excellence Certification – Gold Level
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REGION: IPO de Coimbra Achieves International Cardio-Oncology Excellence Certification – Gold Level

SAPO Notícias5 September 2026 at 10:59

IPO de Coimbra achieved certification as a Center of Excellence in Cardio-Oncology – Gold level, the highest distinction awarded by the International Cardio-Oncology Society (IC-OS).

IC-OS is an international reference entity in the field of Cardio-Oncology, responsible for evaluating and certifying centers that demonstrate excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular complications in cancer patients.

This certification constitutes an important international recognition of the quality, differentiation, and excellence of the activity developed at IPO de Coimbra in the field of Cardio-Oncology.

This achievement reflects the institution's commitment to the integration between oncology and cardiology, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach aimed at protecting the cardiovascular health of patients during cancer treatment.

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