General Info

Anya Narezkina, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist. As a general cardiologist, she works with patients to diagnose and prevent heart disease, as well as manage conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary artery disease, or heart failure.Dr. Narezkina is also an expert in cardio-oncology, and collaborates with UC San Diego Health oncologists to address the cardiac needs of patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy. This includes assessing and planning for any cardiovascular risks before cancer treatment begins, monitoring for cardiovascular complications during treatment, and providing long-term followup for cancer survivors to minimize or prevent later complications.Her research focuses on the prevention or early detection of heart disease, especially in cancer patients. She is studying the use of statins to prevent cardiotoxicity induced by anthracycline (a type of drug common in chemotherapy); advanced cardiac imaging for early detection of chemotherapy complications; and the use of pulse wave velocity for cardiovascular risk assessment. Dr. Narezkina completed a fellowship in cardiology and a residency in internal medicine and at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Smolensk State Medical Academy in Russia. She is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Narezkina is also certified by the National Board of Echocardiography in adult comprehensive echocardiography.UC San Diego Health LinksFor more information, see http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/cardiovascular/Pages/default.aspx.