Anna Anya Narezkina, MD

Anna (Anya) Narezkina, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in cardio-oncology. The field of cardio-oncology focuses on treating and preventing heart conditions in patients who are treated for cancer.

As director of the cardio-oncology program at UC San Diego Health, Dr. Narezkina works in close collaboration with oncologists to address the heart needs of patients undergoing chemotherapy, targeted cancer therapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy or bone marrow transplantation. This includes assessing and planning for any cardiovascular risks before cancer treatment begins, monitoring and management of cardiovascular complications during treatment, and providing long-term follow-up for cancer survivors to minimize or prevent later complications.

She also specializes in management of patients with cardiac amyloidosis. She works with patients to diagnose and prevent heart disease, as well as manage conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm abnormalities or heart failure.

Her research has focused on understanding risks of cardiac complications with cancer therapies. Dr. Narezkina also collaborates with bioengineering department at UC San Diego on developing novel imaging approaches for early diagnosis of cardiotoxicity in patients treated with chemotherapy.

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.

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