KARAN KATHURI A

7
TH
PERI OD
CARDIOLOGY
Mrs. Kristi Click
Independent Study Mentorship
2013-2014 academic year
DR. SIDDHARTHA A. ACHARYA,
M.D.
Mentor: Dr. Siddhartha A. Acharya, M.D.
Board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and
Interventional Cardiology

Mentorship Location: Cardiovascular Specialists of
Texas



EXPERIENCE WITH ISM
Hands-on and Interactive
Perform EKGs
Listen to heart
Communication based with one-on-one patient
interaction
Conversation flow
An inviting environment
PROJECT TOPIC




Analyze and inform about diagnostic techniques for
cardiovascular diseases
STEPS
Observe Dr. Acharya and gather basic knowledge
of how to diagnose cardiovascular problems
Research online for diagnosing techniques on
patients
Make a project board detailing common
diagnostic tests
Make a presentation that compiles my knowledge
of diagnostic cardiology to better inform public
about maintaining good cardiac health

FINAL PRODUCT
Poster board detailing common diagnostic
techniques and tests that Cardiologists use to monitor
cardiac health along with information on maintaining
good health
RESEARCH
Multifunction CardioGram (MCG)
The MCG is a non-invasive aid to assist physicians in their
diagnoses of cardiac health.
It can replace the commonly used, but ineffective in
comparison, EKG.
Based on the database analysis, the MCG gives a
numerical score based on what it determines the likelihood
and severity of the patient having Coronary Artery Disease
is.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Blood tests - check the levels of your cholesterol and
triglycerides, blood cell counts, or other blood tests that
might show damage to your heart.
A chest X-ray produces an image by directing X-rays at
your chest and positioning a large piece of
photographic film or a digital recording plate against
your back. A chest X-ray shows an image of your heart,
lungs and blood vessels. It can reveal if your heart is
enlarged, a sign of some forms of heart disease.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) - probes on your chest record
the electrical impulses that make your heart beat. An
ECG records these electrical signals and can help
detect irregularities in your heart's rhythm and structure.

CHEST X-RAY
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Holter monitoring - used to detect heart rhythm irregularities
that aren't found during a regular ECG exam.
Echocardiogram - shows detailed images of your heart's
structure and function.
Cardiac catheterization - Aided by X-ray images on a monitor,
the pressures in your heart chambers can be measured, and
dye can be injected. The dye can be seen on an X-ray, which
helps your doctor see the blood flow through your heart,
blood vessels and valves to check for abnormalities.
Heart biopsy. Sometimes a heart biopsy will be done as part of
cardiac catheterization, especially if your doctor suspects you
have heart inflammation and hasn't been able to confirm that
with other tests. In a heart biopsy, a tiny sample of your heart
tissue is removed through the catheter and is sent to a lab for
testing.

ECHOCARDIOGRAM
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Cardiac computerized tomography (CT) scan. This test is
often used to check for heart failure or heart
arrhythmias. An X-ray tube inside the machine rotates
around your body and collects images of your heart and
chest.
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In a
cardiac MRI, you lie on a table inside a long tube-like
machine that produces a magnetic field. Images of your
heart are created from signals, which your doctor will
look at to help determine the cause of your heart
condition.
Stress test - A test that is given while a patient walks on a
treadmill or pedals a stationary bike to monitor the heart
during exercise.

MRI
STRESS TEST
WORKS CITED
"Premier Heart to Exhibit its Multifunction CardioGram MCG at American College of
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&p=ITOF&sw=w&asid=f8ee1ca3f6ad2b9f998f07341d4c010b>.
"Heart Disease - Tests and Diagnosis." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic, n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2014.
<http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/basics/tests-
diagnosis/con-20034056>.
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Overview - Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center. Texas Heart Institute, n.d.
Web. 07 Apr. 2014. <http://www.texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Proced/>.
"Cardiac Catheterization Risks, Complications, Cures, and Preparation -
MedicineNet."MedicineNet. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Apr. 2014.
<http://www.medicinenet.com/cardiac_catheterization/page2.htm>.
"Cardiac Diagnostic Tests." Johns Hopkins Medicine, Based in Baltimore, Maryland. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2014.
<http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/cardiovascular_diseases/c
ardiac_diagnostic_tests_85%2CP00208/>.
THANK YOU
Dr. Siddhartha Acharya, M.D.
Mrs. Click
Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Switoyus