SHASHANK NARAYANAPPA

Dedicated International Medical Graduate (IMG) with a diverse clinical background spanning hospital internship and independent practice as a Medical Officer. Published researcher with expertise in Cardiology and Endocrinology. Demonstrated commitment to community health through extensive NGO work and telemedicine. Passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 with a goal of pursuing residency in the United States.

• USMLE Step 2 CK: 240 (March 2026)
• USMLE Step 1: Pass (April 2024)

 Published works:

• Risk Factors of Acute Heart Failure after the First Episode of Acute Coronary Syndrome | International Journal of Clinical Trials (Sept 2023 – Nov 2024)

              Role: Supportive. 

              Descriptive cross-sectional study of 108 patients at GGH Srikakulam.

              https://www.ijclinicaltrials.com/index.php/ijct/article/view/850

• Analysis of Prescription Pattern of Anti-diabetic Medications in Geriatric Population | Scientific Reports (Feb 2024 – Feb 2025)

              Role: Supportive. 

              Retrospective observational study at a tertiary care center analyzing               medication regimens for geriatric patients with comorbid hypertension.

              https://www.sci-rep.com/index.php/scirep/article/view/1674

Submitted / Under Review Manuscripts

• Clinical, Etiological and Echocardiographic Profile of Atrial Fibrillation in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study | International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

            Authors: Paidi S, Narayanappa S, et al.

• A Cross-Sectional Study of Clinicoetiological profile in acute ischemic stroke and factors correlating with the severity of cerebrovascular accident | International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

            Authors: Paidi S, Narayanappa S, et al.

• Impact of Obesity on Baroreflex Sensitivity and Heart Rate Variability in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study of Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction | International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

            Authors: Paidi S, Narayanappa S, et al.

• Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Microalbuminuria in Recently Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Center | Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

            Authors: Paidi S, Narayanappa S, et al.

• Correlation of Proportional Pulse Pressure with Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Its Prognostic Utility in Heart Failure: A Longitudinal Observational Study | International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

            Authors: Paidi S, Narayanappa S, et al

• Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Triglyceride/HDL-C Ratio as Predictors of Microvascular Complications in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital | International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

            Authors: Paidi S, Narayanappa S, et al.

Submitted Conference Abstracts

Submitted to the American Heart Association (AHA) Meetings (June 2026)

• Temporal Trends And Sociodemographic Disparities In Heart Failure-Associated Mitral Regurgitation Mortality In The United States, 1999-2024 | Role: Co-Author
• Temporal Trends in Atrial Fibrillation-Associated Cardiac Arrest Mortality in the United States: A CDC WONDER Analysis (1999-2024) | Role: Co-Author
• Trends and Disparities in Heart Failure and Breast Cancer Co-Mortality in the United States, 1999 to 2024: A CDC WONDER Multiple Cause of Death Analysis | Role: Co-Author
• Trends and Disparities in Hypertensive Heart and Renal Disease Mortality: A CDC WONDER Analysis, 1999 to 2024 | Role: Co-Author
• Trends And Disparities In Infective Endocarditis Related Mortality Among Adults Aged 15-54 Years in the United States, 1999-2024: A Population-Based Analysis of CDC WONDER Multiple-Cause-of-Death Data | Role: Co-Author
• Trends and Disparities in Premature Arrhythmia-Related Mortality Among Adults in the United States, 1999 to 2020: A CDC WONDER Database Analysis | Role: Co-Author
• Trends in Alcohol-Related Mortality Among Individuals with Cardiovascular Disease: A CDC WONDER Analysis, 1999 to 2024 | Role: Co-Author

• HelpAge India, Visiting Consultant, India, 2023-07, 2023-09, Managed mobile health units providing free screenings for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in rural villages.
• Basaveshwara Medical College, Volunteer Organizer, India, 2022, 2023, Health Screening Camp: Organized screening for 350 residents for conditions including Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cataracts., Malaria Prevention Awareness: Led an awareness campaign on April 25, 2022, in Yelagoddu village., National Nutrition Week: Organized school-based health education programs from Sept 1-7, 2023.

• Leadership: Core Committee Member of SYNERGIA 2023 (College Cultural Festival).
• Memberships: Life Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Chamarajpet, Bangalore.

• University of Miami: Department of Nephrology, Transplant Service (June 2026)
• Crouse Hospital, Afilliated to SUNY UPSTATE Syracuse, NY: Internal Medicine Inpatient Rotations (July 2026)
• Hurley Medical Center: Combined Med-Peds (August 2026)