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About Dr. Keerthi Narisetty MD

Dr. Narisetty's journey in medicine began with his MBBS degree, equivalent to MD, followed by specialized training in cardiology. He completed fellowships in cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, solidifying his expertise in managing the most challenging cardiac cases. Throughout his career, Dr. Narisetty has held key positions at prestigious medical centers, including Baptist Transplant Institute and St. Elizabeth Hospital. His clinical interests encompass a wide range of advanced cardiac procedures, including percutaneous VA/VV ECMO, left and right heart catheterization, temporary percutaneous ventricular assist devices, and more. He is skilled in various diagnostic tests such as echocardiography, stress echocardiography, and cardiopulmonary stress tests, providing comprehensive cardiac evaluations for his patients. Dr. Narisetty is not only dedicated to patient care but also actively contributes to cardiovascular research. His research endeavors have focused on topics such as the role of cholesterol crystallization in plaque rupture, stem cell therapy for myocardial function, and the effects of diet on myocardial contractility.

Experience

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
St. Elizabeth Hospital - Edgewood, KY - August 2020 - Current
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
Baptist Transplant Institute - Little Rock, AR - August 2015 - August 2020
Fellow, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant
Emory University - Atlanta, GA - July 2014 - June 2015
Fellow in Cardiology
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI - July 2011 - June 2014
Chief Resident
College of Human Medicine - East Lansing, MI - July 2010 - June 2011
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
College of Human Medicine - East Lansing, MI - July 2007 - June 2010
Senior Resident
St. Theresa Hospital - Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, AP - May 2006 - May 2007
Senior Resident
Tyrone County Hospital - Omagh, NI, UK - August 2005 - April 2006
Senior Resident
Redditch Hospital - Redditch, Worcestershire, UK - August 2004 - August 2005
Junior Resident
St. Peters Hospital - Chertsey, Surrey, UK - July 2003 - August 2004
Medical Internship
Osmania Medical College - Hyderabad, India - November 2001 - November 2002

Education

Fellow, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant
Emory University - Atlanta, GA
Fellow in Cardiology
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Chief Resident
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Senior Resident
St. Theresa Hospital - Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, AP
Senior Resident
Tyrone County Hospital - Omagh, NI, UK
Senior Resident
Redditch Hospital - Redditch, Worcestershire, UK
Junior Resident
St. Peters Hospital - Chertsey, Surrey, UK
MBBS (Equivalent to MD)
Osmania Medical College - Hyderabad, AP, India

Research and Publications

Effects of fully magnetically levitated centrifugal flow or Axial flow Left ventricular device on Von Willibrand factor: A prospective multicenter trial clinical trial
A. Bansal, N. Uriel, K. Narisetty, et al. - 2019 - Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation (JHLT)
Potassium Toxicity at Low Serum Potassium Levels with Refeeding Syndrome
P. Vemula, O.G. Abela, K. Narisetty, D. Rhine, G.S. Abela - 2015 - American Journal of Cardiology
Macrophages in Coronary Arteries and serum inflammatory markers are related during Acute Myocardial Infarction
J. Kalavakunta, K. Narisetty, A. Janoudi, G. Abela - 2012 - The American College of Cardiology
The Effect of High Density Lipoprotein on Solubility of Cholesterol Crystals
K. Narisetty, O. Abela, A. Janoudi, R. Huang, G. Abela - 2011 - The American College of Cardiology (Poster Presentation)
Effect of Cholesterol Crystals on Thrombolysis with Tissue Plasminogen Activator
K. Narisetty, U. Tamhane, R. Huang, G. Abela - 2010 - Central Society of Clinical Research
Do All Diabetics receive Equal care in a Federally qualified health centre in Michigan
M. Raju, K. Narisetty, A. Olomu - 2011 - SGIM
Showering of Cholesterol Crystals induces Muscle injury and Inflammation
H. Pervaiz, K. Narisetty, R. Huang, G. Abela - 2010 - Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology

Awards / Certificates

ABIM – Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant
American Board of Internal Medicine
ABIM – Cardiovascular Boards
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Best Resident in Cardiology
Michigan State University