Shahnawaz Notta

I currently serve as East Tennessee State University's representative for the American College of Physicians (ACP). In this role, I have actively worked to expand membership engagement, aiming for a 5% annual increase. Under my leadership, membership grew by 6% in 2023 and 9% in 2024, exceeding our initial targets and strengthening resident participation in ACP initiatives

ACLS and BLS

• Southern Society for Clinical Investigation Travel Award
  Southern Regional Meeting, February 2025
  "Arrhythmogenic Effects of Liver Transplant in Patients with End-Stage Liver Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study"
• Early Career Investigator Award
  American Heart Association, November 2024
  "Cardioprotective Role of Metformin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Reducing Reperfusion Injury and Improving Endothelial Function"
• Top Rapid-Fire Abstract Award
  CHEST, October 2024
  "Broncholithiasis Uncovered: A Journey Through Complexity and Recurrent Pneumonia"
• Southern Society for Clinical Investigation Travel Award
  Southern Regional Meeting, February 2024
  "A Unique Case of Prostate Adenocarcinoma Metastasis Presenting as Malignant Ascites Without Bony Involvement"
• American College of Cardiology Tennessee Chapter – 3rd Place Poster Award
  October 2023
  "Cardiac Imaging Titans: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Comparing Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography (CTA) and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) for Precision Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)"
• President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold
  2024, 2023
  Awarded for completing 250 hours of community service each year

1.Notta S, Notta N, Magacha H, Danisi J. Candida Parapsilosis Endocarditis in a Patient with MitraClip©: A Case Report. Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports. February 2025.

2. Notta S, Notta N, Jbara MH, Ramu V. Arrhythmogenic Effects of Liver Transplant in Patients with End-Stage Liver Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. February 2025.

3.Notta S, Jagadish A, Notta N, Patel J. Left Main STEMI: Cheating Death Before Revascularization. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. February 2025

4. Notta S, Notta N, Jagadish A, Ramu V. Cardiovascular Outcomes of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. February 2025

5. Nagpal S, Thompson J, Notta S, Vedantam V, et al. From Clot Clearance to Articular Complications: Bilateral Hemarthroses After Fibrinolytic Therapy. Critical Care Medicine. January 2025

6. Jagadish A, Duesing P, Abu-Heija U, Notta S, Goenka P. Ingestion of Numerous Foreign Objects Managed Conservatively with Bowel Regimen. Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports. January 2025

7. Al Akeel M, Notta S, Al-Akeel W, Jbara MH, et al. Comprehensive Strategies to Address Radiation-Induced Restrictive Cardiomyopathy. Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications. January 2025

8. Shaikh A, Hajjar S, Notta S, Vedantam V. A Rare Encounter of an Isolated Expressive Aphasia. Presented at the Rural Health Association of Tennessee Conference; December 2024.

9. Notta S, Magacha H, Al Akeel M, Ramu V, et al. Cardioprotective Role of Metformin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Reducing Reperfusion Injury and Improving Endothelial Function. Circulation. November 2024

10. Jagadish A, Notta S, Danisi J. A Case of Yamaguchi Syndrome in a Caucasian Male. Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (TN ACC) Conference; November 2024.

11. Notta S, Notta N, Jagadish A, Ramu V, et al. Influence of Gut Microbiota on the Development of Post-Infarction Cardiac Fibrosis: A Meta-Analysis. Presented at the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (TN ACC) Conference; November 2024

12. Notta S, Notta N, Jagadish A, Ramu V, et al. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intermittent Fasting Versus Continuous Caloric Restriction on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Coronary Artery Disease Patients. Poster presented at the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (TN ACC) Conference; November 2024.

13. Jagadish A, Elkarmi Z, Musa R, Notta S, Cook C. Cameron Ulcer as a Source of Anemia in a 29-Year-Old Male. Poster presented at the Rural Health Association of Tennessee Conference; October 2024.

14. Jagadish A, Notta S, Siddiqui AN, Pulivarthi VSKK. Anomalous Origin of Left Circumflex Artery: An Incidental Finding During the Evaluation of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Presenting as a Lateral ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Poster presented at the 2024 Tennessee American College of Physicians (ACP) Annual Scientific Meeting; October 2024.

15. Al-Dqour M, Khan I, Jagadish A, Notta S, Vedantam V, et al. Rare Case of Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion Induced by Nitrofurantoin. Poster presented at the 2024 Tennessee American College of Physicians (ACP) Annual Scientific Meeting; October 2024.

16. Notta N, Notta S, Jagadish A, Lubas J, et al. Patient Outcomes: Early Life Gastrointestinal Microbiome Impact on Long-Term Health. Poster presented at the American College of Physicians (ACP) - 2024 Tennessee Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting; October 2024.

17. Notta S, Al Akeel M, Notta N, Ramu V, et al. Triumph Over Rare Challenge: Anticoagulation Resolves Biventricular Thrombi in Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy—A Remarkable Case Unveiled. Chest. Presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting; October 2024.

18. Notta S, Notta N, Thompson J, El Abbassi AM, et al. Broncholithiasis Uncovered: A Journey Through Complexity and Recurrent Pneumonia. Chest. Presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting; October 2024.

19. Notta S, Al Akeel M, Moore S, Danisi J, et al. Unveiling Surgical Mastery: Pioneering Prophylactic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) in Complex Endocarditis for an Intravenous Drug User with Mitral Valve Involvement. Chest. Presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting; October 2024.

20. Notta S, Thompson J, Notta N, Klosterman L, et al. Beyond Expectations: Sarcoidosis Unveiled Without Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy, Disguised by Disseminated Fungal Infection. Chest. Presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting; October 2024.

21. Notta S, Jagadish A, Al Akeel M, Patel J, et al. Impella MCS Device Dislocation in Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Fatal Complication. Chest. Presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting; October 2024.

22. Notta S, Al Akeel M, McGuire C, Ramu V, et al. Cardiac Arrest Drama: A Geriatric Patient's Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Prolonged Asystole, Stroke, and End-of-Life Considerations. Chest. Presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting; October 2024.

23. Thompson J, Medina K, Obeidat N, Nottas S, Zaietta GA, et al. Under Pressure: Navigating Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in the Wake of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Chest. October 2024.

24. Jagadish A, Innes T, Notta S, Hiremagalur S. Pulmonary Artery Thrombus Visible on Transthoracic Echocardiography in a Patient with Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports. August 2024.

25. Jagadish A, Notta S, McGuire C, Hiremagalur S, et al. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Associated with Influenza A and a Ground-Level Fall. Cureus. July 2024.

26. Jagadish A, Ridlen D, Notta S, Hiremagalur S. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Associated with Car Stalling in an Intersection. Poster presented at the Southern Medical Association Conference; August 2024.

27. Al Akeel M, Thompson J, Notta S, Abdelghany M, et al. Racial Disparities in Utilization of ECMO in COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Population-Based Analysis. Critical Care. June 2024.

28. Carmichael A, Hale JT, Notta S, Jbara MH, et al. COVID-19 Infection and ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Lessons in Disease Management During a Pandemic. Cureus. June 2024.

29. Magacha H, Vedantam V, Notta S, Young M, et al. Healthcare Utilization and Comorbidity Burden of Pancreatic Cancer in U.S. Hospitals: Analysis of a National Sample Database. Poster presented at the Appalachian Student Research Forum; May 2024

30. Jagadish A, Notta S, Falasca G. Mirtazapine Therapy for a Patient With Weight Loss and Gastroparesis Associated With Limited Systemic Sclerosis. The Journal of Pharmacy Technology (JPT). May 2024.

31. Al Akeel M, El Sharu H, Notta S, Jbara MH, et al. Impact of Connective Tissue Diseases on Heart Blocks: Insights from a 2016-2020 Population-Based Analysis. Heart Rhythm. May 2024.

32. Al Akeel M, Notta S, Hammami AS, Abdelghany M, et al. Racial Disparities in Angioplasty Utilization With or Without Stenting and Outcomes Among Peripheral Arterial Disease Patients: Insights from National Inpatient Sample. Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. May 2024.

33. Al Akeel M, Notta S, Hammami AS, Slough S, et al. Examining Utilization of ECMO and Race Differences in COVID-19 Patients – A Retrospective Population-Based Study. Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. May 2024.

34. Notta S, Vatsavayi P, Magacha H, Jbara MH, et al. Cardiac Imaging Titans: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Comparing Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography (CTA) and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) for Precision Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. May 2024.

35. Al Akeel M, Hidri S, Notta S, Abdelghany M, et al. Exploring Racial Disparities in Femoro-Popliteal Bypass for Peripheral Artery Disease: A Population-Based Retrospective Study. Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. May 2024.

36. Khattak T, Nagpal S, Notta S, Patel B, et al. Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome: An Unusual Cardiogenic Complication in an Elderly Patient With Spinal Injury. Presented at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2024 International Conference; May 17-22, 2024; San Diego, CA.

37. Khattak T, Notta S, Nagpal S, Slough S, et al. Methamphetamine-Induced DIC Leading to Multi-Organ Failure in a 40-Year-Old Male. Presented at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2024 International Conference; May 17-22, 2024; San Diego, CA.

38. Khattak T, Vatsavayi P, Nagpal S, Nottas S, Slough S, et al. A Rare Encounter: Unveiling May-Thurner Syndrome Amidst a Complex Clinical Scenario. Presented at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2024 International Conference; May 17-22, 2024; San Diego, CA.

39. Notta S, Mekala SR, Al Akeel M, Patel J, et al. A Curious Conundrum of Hutch Diverticulum Leading to Aerococcus urinaehominis Infective Endocarditis. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. April 2024.

40. Hajjar S, Magacha H, Notta S, Joseph D, et al. Non-Metastatic Nephrogenic Hepatic Dysfunction (Stauffer Syndrome) and SIADH in a Patient with Renal Cell Carcinoma Coinciding with Liposarcoma. Poster presented at the Appalachian Student Research Forum; April 2024.

41. Notta N, Notta S, Jagadish A, Shah R, et al. Ropinirole Withdrawal in a 67-Year-Old Male: A Case Report. Poster presented at the Appalachian Student Research Forum; April 2024.

42. Jagadish A, Hiremagalur S, Notta S, Khan A, et al. A Case of Thrombus Development Inside a Left Ventricular Apical Aneurysm in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Midcavity Obstruction. Poster presented at the Appalachian Student Research Forum; April 2024.

43. Notta S, Jagadish A, Notta N, Harrar S, et al. Candida Parapsilosis Endocarditis in a Patient with Mitral Valve Clip Receiving Chronic Fluconazole Therapy. Poster presented at the Appalachian Student Research Forum; April 2024.

44. Hajjar S, Magacha H, Notta S, Joseph D, et al. Non-Metastatic Nephrogenic Hepatic Dysfunction (Stauffer Syndrome) and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH) in a Patient With Renal Cell Carcinoma Coinciding With Liposarcoma. Cureus. March 2024.

45. Jagadish A, Notta S, Notta N, Falasca G, et al. Disseminated Histoplasmosis Mimicking Macrophage Activation Syndrome in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis. Cureus. February 2024.

46. Notta S, Mekala SR, Al Akeel M, Patel J, et al. A Curious Conundrum of Hutch Diverticulum Leading to Aerococcus urinaehominis Infective Endocarditis. Poster presented at the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (TN ACC) Conference; March 2024.

47. Notta S, Vedantam V, Erpenwar S, Othman A, et al. Carbidopa-Levodopa-Induced Alkalosis Manifesting as Encephalopathy. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. February 2024.

48. Notta S, Al Akeel M, Slough S, Nemalikanti S, et al. Unveiling a Medical Enigma: Haloperidol-Triggered SIADH in a Complex Clinical Scenario. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. February 2024.

49. Al Akeel M, Notta S, Alhuneafat L, Jbara MH, et al. Assessing AI-Driven Tools as a Method for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Non-Healthcare Workers. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. February 2024.

50. Notta S, Khattak T, Erpenwar S, Aman B, et al. A Rare Case of Neck-Tongue Syndrome Mimicking TIA. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. February 2024.

51. Notta S, Jagadish A, Al Akeel M, Klosterman L, et al. A Unique Case of Prostate Adenocarcinoma Metastasis Presenting as Malignant Ascites Without Bony Involvement. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. February 2024.

52. Al Akeel M, Thakkar A, Notta S, Patel N, et al. Complicated Urinary Tract Infection from Fungal Contamination Following Nephrostomy Tube Placement in a Geriatric Female. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. February 2024.

53. Notta S, Erpenwar S, Othman A, Vedantam V, et al. Carbidopa-Levodopa-Induced Alkalosis Manifesting as Encephalopathy. Poster presented at the Rural Health Association of Tennessee Conference; November 2023.

54. Notta S, Vatsavayi P, Magacha H, Jbara MH, et al. Unveiling the Coronary Mystery: CT vs. MRI - Pioneering Precision in CAD Diagnosis. Presentation at the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (TN ACC) Conference; November 2023.

55. Jagadish A, Paladugula A, Notta S, Shah R, et al. A Case of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease in an Adult Male. Poster presented at the Rural Health Association of Tennessee Conference; November 2023.

56. Jagadish A, Hassan S, Notta S, Vedantam N, et al. A Case of Ceftaroline-Associated Thrombocytopenia. Cureus. October 2023.

57. Notta S, Moore S, Al Akeel M, Patel J, et al. Prophylactic Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) in an Intravenous Drug Abuser: A Unique Cardiac Intervention. Poster presented at the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (TN ACC) Conference; November 2023.

58. Al Akeel M, Natarajan A, Eftaiha A, Notta S, Kanishka, et al. A Rare Case of Disseminated Histoplasmosis Masquerading as Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: A Case Report. Poster presented at the American College of Physicians (ACP) Conference; October 2023.

59. Jagadish A, Paladugula A, Notta S, Shah R, et al. A Case of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease in an Adult Male. Cureus. July 2023.

60. Notta S, Harrod J, Whaley A, Mondal D. Effect of Combined Exposure to Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) and Nelfinavir on Growth and Migration of Aggressive Prostate Cancer Cell Lines In Vitro. Poster presented at LMU Research Day; July 2023.

61. Notta S, Mondal D, Smith B. Deciphering the Influence of Stretch and Release on Cardiac Stem Cell Function: An Elucidative In Vitro Framework for Unraveling the Molecular Advantages of Myofascial Release (MFR) Technique. Presentation at Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association Conference; July 2023.

62. Notta S, Mondal D. Effect of Stretch and Release on Myofascial Stem Cell Function In Vitro: A Putative Model to Understand the Molecular Benefits of the Myofascial Release (MFR) Technique. Poster presented at the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association Conference; July 2023.

63. Notta S, Smith B, Mondal D. Development of an In-Vitro Stretch and Strain Model with Mechanoculture FX Device to Simulate the Effects of Myofascial Release on Adipose Stem Cells and Their Response When Co-Cultured with Pancreatic and Prostate Cancer Cells. Presentation at the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association Conference; July 2023.

64. Notta S, Khan T, Wang J. A Case of Acute Ulcerative Colitis Flare with Aortitis and Osteomyelitis and Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Left Knee Complicated by 6-Mercaptopurine. Poster presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference; July 2023.

65. Mondal D, Narwani D, Notta S, Quadri SSA, et al. Oxidative Stress and Redox Signaling in CRPC Progression: Therapeutic Potential of Clinically-Tested Nrf2-Activators. Cancer Drug Resistance. March 2021.

66. Toth L, Bassett D, Crouter SE, Notta S, Springer CM, et al. StepWatch Accuracy During Walking, Running, and Intermittent Activities. Gait & Posture. November 2016.

67. Toth L, Notta S, Overstreet B, Bassett D, et al. Effects of Cadence Settings on StepWatch Accuracy Between 26.8 and 268 m/min. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. May 2016; 379 Board #216.

68. Bassett D, Toth L, Notta S, Crouter SE, et al. Effects of Sensitivity Settings on StepWatch Accuracy from 26.8 to 268 m/min. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. May 2016; 380 Board #217.