Dr. Srikanth K V - Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Specialist in India

Qualification

• DM in Cardiology (2006): Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai University.
• MD in General Medicine (2003): SCB Medical College, Utkal University, Cuttack.
• MBBS (1998): Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University.
• International Clinical Training (2015): Advanced Heart Disease Clinical Observation Program, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA.

Work Experience

Dr. Srikanth K V has held several clinical and leadership positions at prominent cardiac care institutions throughout his career.

• Senior Consultant & Additional Director – Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation: KIMS Hospitals, Electronic City, Bengaluru.
• Senior Interventional Cardiologist – Heart Failure & Transplant Specialist: Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bengaluru.
• Senior Interventional Cardiologist & Head of Cardiology: HCG Heart Center, Bengaluru.
• Interventional Cardiologist & Head of Cardiology: St. Martha's Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bengaluru.
• Consultant Cardiologist (2006–2011): Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Heart Centre, Bengaluru.
• Senior Resident (2004–2006): Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai.

International Clinical Exposure

In addition to his clinical work in India, Dr. Srikanth K V has participated in international cardiac care initiatives and professional medical programmes.

His international exposure includes an Advanced Heart Disease Clinical Observation Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA, where he gained further insight into advanced heart disease management.

He has also contributed to cardiac health camps in the Maldives, Zanzibar and the Pemba Islands, along with cardiac camps and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programmes in Nigeria and Bangladesh. These activities have provided opportunities to participate in cardiovascular care initiatives across different healthcare settings.

Awards and Achievements

• Secured 2nd Rank in the State in the PUC examinations in 1993.
• Achieved All India 4th Rank in the Maharashtra SSET examination.

Research & Scientific Publications

Dr. Srikanth K V has been actively involved in clinical research, contributing to studies examining various aspects of cardiovascular disease, coronary interventions and cardiac treatment approaches.

His research involvement includes:

• Co-investigator in multiple international clinical trials covering acute coronary syndrome, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), antithrombotic treatment, atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
• Principal Investigator in clinical studies focusing on Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) and antithrombotic therapy.
• DM dissertation on cobalt-chromium stents, examining six-month clinical outcomes and angiographic follow-up.

Selected Research Work and Publications:

• Molecular Markers in Resistant Malaria – Medicine Update (2003).
• Incidence of Renal Artery Stenosis in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease – 56th Annual CSI Conference (2004).
• Study of the Combination of Eptifibatide and Streptokinase in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction – 56th Annual CSI Conference (2004).
• Circulating Th17 and Tc17 Cells and Their Imbalance with Regulatory T Cells is Associated with Myocardial Infarction in Young Indian Patients – World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases.

Memberships

Dr. Srikanth K V is associated with several national and international cardiovascular and medical organisations.

• Cardiological Society of India – Life Member
• Echocardiography Association of India – Life Member
• Heart Failure Association of India – Member
• American College of Cardiology – International Associate
• European Society of Cardiology – Fellow
• Indian Medical Association – Life Member