Pratyaksh K. Srivastava, MD
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Pratyaksh K. Srivastava, MD

  • Cardiology
Cardiovascular Center | 100 Medical Plaza, Suite 630 East, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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About

Dr. Srivastava is a General, Advanced Heart Failure, and Transplant Cardiologist based primarily out of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at UCLA, where he served as Chief Cardiology Fellow. He completed an additional Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Dr. Srivastava practices evidence-based medicine, and strives to incorporate the latest medical developments and technology in his clinical care. His practice spans the spectrum of Cardiovascular Disease ranging from Preventive, General, and Sports Cardiology to Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant.

Passionate about clinical research, Dr. Srivastava has published broadly in the fields of Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. He has presented his research in both national and international forums, and has received multiple awards for his work.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, playing ice hockey, and exploring Los Angeles.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019

Fellowships

Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2023
Cardiovascular Disease, University of California Los Angeles, 2022

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, 2019

Degree

MD, Harvard Medical School, 2016

Recognitions

  • Cedars-Sinai Leadership Education for Advancement of Physicians 1st Place Quality Project Winner for Development of a Heart Failure Electronic Smart Tool, 2023
  • UCLA Commendation for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching, 2017, 2019
  • Top scoring research abstract at the American Heart Association's Quality of Care/Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions, 2018
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Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Medical Services

Advanced Heart Failure

Research

Publications

Selected Publications:

  1. Srivastava PK, Kittleson MM. Modern Advances in Heart Transplantation. Prog Cardiovascular Dis. 2023. In Press
  2. Srivastava PK, Klomhaus AM, Tehrani DM, Fonarow GC, Ziaeian B, Desai PS, Rafique A, de Lemos J, Parikh RV, Yang EH. Impact of Age and Variant Time Period on Clinical Presentation and Outcomes of Hospitalized Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2023 Sep 15;7(5):411-429. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2023.07.004. PMID: 37731677; PMCID: PMC10507578.
  3. Srivastava PK, Zhang S, Xian Y, Xu H, Rutan C, Alger HM, Walchok JG, Williams JH, de Lemos JA, Decker-Palmer MR, Alhanti B, Elkind MSV, Messé SR, Smith EE, Schwamm LH, Fonarow GC. Treatment and Outcomes of Patients With Ischemic Stroke During COVID-19: An Analysis From Get With The Guidelines-Stroke. Stroke. 2021 Oct;52(10):3225-3232. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.034414. Epub 2021 Jul 1. PMID: 34192897; PMCID: PMC8478095.
  4. Srivastava PK, Zhang S, Xian Y, Xu H, Rutan C, Alger HM, Walchok J, Williams J, de Lemos JA, Decker-Palmer MR, Alhanti B, Elkind MSV, Messé SR, Smith EE, Schwamm LH, Fonarow GC. Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients With COVID-19: An Analysis From Get With The Guidelines-Stroke. Stroke. 2021 May;52(5):1826-1829. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.121.034301. Epub 2021 Mar 17. PMID: 33728926.
  5. Srivastava PK, DeVore AD, Hellkamp AS, Thomas L, Albert NM, Butler J, Patterson JH, Spertus JA, Williams FB, Duffy CI, Hernandez AF, Fonarow GC. Heart Failure Hospitalization and Guideline-Directed Prescribing Patterns Among Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction Patients. JACC Heart Fail. 2021 Jan;9(1):28-38. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2020.08.017. Epub 2020 Dec 9. PMID: 33309579.
  6. Srivastava PK, Hsu JJ, Ziaeian B, Fonarow GC. Heart Failure With Mid-range Ejection Fraction. Curr Heart Fail Rep. 2020 Feb;17(1):1-8. doi: 10.1007/s11897-019-00451-0. PMID: 31925667; PMCID: PMC7652387.
  7. Srivastava PK, Fonarow GC, Bahiru E, Ziaeian B. Association of Hospital Racial Composition and Payer Mix With Mortality in Acute Coronary Syndrome. J Am Heart Assoc. 2019 Nov 5;8(21):e012831. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.119.012831. Epub 2019 Oct 18. PMID: 31623505; PMCID: PMC6898803.
  8. Srivastava PK, Vyas N, Jones J, Wong TC, Holliman K, Small AJ, Rao RR, Dowling EP, Finn JP, Duckwiler GR, Reardon LC, Aboulhosn JA, Ascher SB, Hogeling M, Lluri G, Yang EH. High-Output Heart Failure From Growth of Vascular Malformations in Multiple Gestation Pregnancy. Circ Heart Fail. 2019 Nov;12(11):e006561. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.119.006561. Epub 2019 Oct 29. PMID: 31658832.
  9. Srivastava PK, Fonarow GC. In-Hospital Initiation of Angiotensin Receptor- Neprilysin Inhibitors-The Time Is Now. JAMA Cardiol. 2019 Mar 1;4(3):195-196. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2019.0104. PMID: 30810709.
  10. Srivastava PK, Claggett BL, Solomon SD, McMurray JJV, Packer M, Zile MR, Desai AS, Rouleau JL, Swedberg K, Fonarow GC. Estimated 5-Year Number Needed to Treat to Prevent Cardiovascular Death or Heart Failure Hospitalization With Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibition vs Standard Therapy for Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: An Analysis of Data From the PARADIGM-HF Trial. JAMA Cardiol. 2018 Dec 1;3(12):1226-1231. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2018.3957. PMID: 30484837; PMCID: PMC6583093.
  11. Srivastava PK, Everett BM. The Burden of a Heavy Heart. Clin Chem. 2018 Jan;64(1):10-12. doi: 10.1373/clinchem.2017.282970. Epub 2017 Nov 20. PMID: 29158253.
  12. Srivastava PK, Pradhan AD, Cook NR, Ridker PM, Everett BM. Randomized Trial of the Effects of Insulin and Metformin on Myocardial Injury and Stress in Diabetes Mellitus: A Post Hoc Exploratory Analysis. J Am Heart Assoc. 2017 Dec 23;6(12):e007268. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.117.007268. PMID: 29275373; PMCID: PMC5779039.
  13. Srivastava PK, Pradhan AD, Cook NR, Ridker PM, Everett BM. Impact of Modifiable Risk Factors on B-type Natriuretic Peptide and Cardiac Troponin T Concentrations. Am J Cardiol. 2016 Feb 1;117(3):376-81. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.10.054. Epub 2015 Nov 18. PMID: 26739393; PMCID: PMC4743250.

Link to Dr. Srivastava's full list of publications (via PubMed)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
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Recognitions

  • Cedars-Sinai Leadership Education for Advancement of Physicians 1st Place Quality Project Winner for Development of a Heart Failure Electronic Smart Tool, 2023
  • UCLA Commendation for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching, 2017, 2019
  • Top scoring research abstract at the American Heart Association's Quality of Care/Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions, 2018
  • UCLA Quality Improvement Scholar, 2016
  • Harvard Medical School Student Body President, 2012