Faculty

Anna Svatikova, M.D., Ph.D.

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Contact

svatikova.anna@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

Summary

Anna Svatikova, M.D., Ph.D., focuses on preventing cardiovascular disease. Her research investigates the neuro-humoral effects of normal and apneic sleep and their implications in cardiovascular disease development. She explores mechanisms that predispose individuals to cardiovascular events during sleep and early-morning hours.

Focus areas

  • Risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Dr. Svatikova's studies emphasize the importance of a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle in preventing heart disease. Her work elucidates the implications of lifestyle behaviors for both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
  • Sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease. Sleep apnea is common in the general population, and its health consequences can be substantial. Dr. Svatikova researches the mechanisms contributing to increased cardiovascular risk in patients with sleep-disordered breathing.
  • Stimulants and cardiovascular risk. Dr. Svatikova examines how stimulants, such as energy drinks and amphetamines, may cause metabolic and sleep disturbances in young people, increasing their cardiovascular risk.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Svatikova's research shows how a healthy lifestyle, especially good sleep, can prevent heart disease. She also studies how stimulants such as energy drinks affect the heart, specifically in young adults. Poor sleep and use of stimulants can increase the risk of heart conditions, even in people who don't have other health concerns.

Professional highlights

  • Chair, Scientific Research Committee, International Cardio-Oncology Society, 2020-present.
  • Educator of the Year, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Mayo Clinic, 2022.
  • Editor, Clinical Cardio-Oncology, 2019.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Joint Appointment

  1. Consultant, Division of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  2. Consultant, Division of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine

Academic Rank

  1. Assistant Professor of Medicine

EDUCATION

  1. SubSpec Fellow RST Cardiology, Echocardiology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. SubSpec Fellow Division of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  3. Fellow Cardiovascular Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. Clinical Investigator Clinician-Investigator Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. Resident Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. Postdoctoral Training Stroke Program, University of Michigan
  7. MD McMaster University, School of Medicine
  8. PhD Molecular Neuroscience, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  9. Predoctoral Student Molecular Neuroscience, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  10. BA - Chemistry and Biology Luther College
  11. AA - Chemistry Waldorf College

More about research at Mayo Clinic

.
BIO-20583037

Mayo Clinic Footer