Arterial Hypertension Unit at the Department of Hypertension and Diabeto...

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Head: Prof. Krzysztof Narkiewicz, M.D., Ph.D.

Prof. Krzysztof Narkiewicz, M.D., Ph.D.
Prof. Krzysztof Narkiewicz, M.D., Ph.D.


Field of scientific activity:
Research activity has been focused on the role of the sympathetic nervous system and metabolic factors in regulation of cardiovascular function in physiological and pathological states, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, obstructive sleep apnea and chronic kidney disease. Current projects include large clinical trials in hypertension, management of resistant hypertension, genomics and novel biomarkers of cardiovascular risk stratification.

Main achievements:
Discovery of new mechanisms linking impaired autonomic circulatory regulation to high cardiovascular risk. These studies have led to better understanding of the role of sympathetic system in pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease and consequently, to its better prevention and treatment. It has been proved that smoking increases sympathetic system activity, especially in women. Acute myocardial ischemia, during coronary vessels angioplasty has been shown to have direct influence on sympathetic system activity. All of the projects have used the microneurography method that is unique in enabling direct evaluation of sympathetic nervous system activity.

Scientific and service offer:
The unit takes part in clinical trials aiming at optimisation of hypertension and cardiovascular disease treatment.

International Projects:

2006: Integrating Genomics, Clinical Research and Care in Hypertension – Ingenious Hypercare – 6 FP

2008: European Network for Genetic-Epidemiological Studies: building a method to dissect complex genetic traits, using essential hypertension as a disease model – HYPERGENES – 7 FP

2009: Integrated measurement of arterial function and sympathetic nervous system activity: development, validation and application of a new method – Operational Program Innovative Economy

2009: Novel biomarkers of cardiovascular risk stratification in hypertensive patients. The CArdiovascular Risk Evaluation In NORTHern Europe project – CARE NORTH – NMF/MF EOG

2012: European Society of Hypertension (ESH) Stroke Survey

Contact details
Arterial Hypertension Unit at the Department of Hypertension and Diabetology
Prof. Krzysztof Narkiewicz, M.D., Ph.D.
knark@gumed.edu.pl
+48 58 349 25 27