Is there a recognised cardio-oncology group or society in your country?
Georgia has an active cardio-oncology group that is working to advance the development of cardio-oncology services through multidisciplinary collaboration and educational initiatives. The group brings together cardiologists, oncologists, and other healthcare professionals with a shared commitment to improving the cardiovascular care of patients with cancer.
Clinical Practice
Although there is currently no dedicated cardio-oncology clinic in Georgia, several outpatient clinics provide cardio-oncology services. Members of the national cardio-oncology group work closely with oncology teams across these centres to support the management of patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Around 2024, a multidisciplinary team (MDT) structure was established to facilitate collaborative patient care. Complex clinical cases are discussed through online consultations, while formal MDT meetings are held monthly with the participation of specialists from relevant disciplines. This approach has strengthened communication between cardiology and oncology teams and has provided a framework for managing challenging cases.
The long-term objective is to establish a comprehensive cardio-oncology service that integrates both inpatient and outpatient care pathways. While the healthcare system currently faces several organisational and resource-related challenges, ongoing collaboration and professional engagement are supporting the gradual development of dedicated cardio-oncology services across the country.
Education
Educational activity has played a central role in the development of cardio-oncology in Georgia. To date, two national cardio-oncology conferences have been organised in Tbilisi, bringing together specialists from across the country. More recently, the first regional cardio-oncology workshop was successfully delivered, further expanding educational opportunities outside the capital.
A significant milestone was the translation of the 2022 ESC Cardio-Oncology Guidelines into Georgian, making this key resource accessible to healthcare professionals nationwide. The translated guidelines are freely available through the Georgian Society of Cardiology.
The Georgian cardio-oncology community is actively seeking collaboration with experienced international experts and plans to organise future scientific meetings involving international faculty.
International visibility has also increased through participation in ESC activities. During ESC Global Stage 2025, a dedicated session focused on the development of cardio-oncology services in Georgia, with group members Tamar Gaprindashvili and Giorgi Gogishvili presenting clinical cases that highlighted local experience and challenges.
In addition, professional development in the field continues to grow. In December 2025, two members of the group, Mata Gujabidze and Tamar Nijaradze, participated in the first online cardio-oncology certification examination, demonstrating the commitment of the Georgian community to advancing expertise in this emerging discipline.
Research
At present, there are no active national research projects dedicated to cardio-oncology in Georgia. However, the community is looking forward to participating in the OSCAR study and sees international collaborative research as an important opportunity to strengthen scientific activity and contribute to the future development of cardio-oncology in the country.
