Srikant Das, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

Primary Appointment Location

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Number: (501) 364-4000
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Overview

Provides Second Opinion: Yes
Patient Type: Children and Adolescents
Language: English

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About Dr. Das

Srikant Das, M.D., joined the faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2013. He is currently serving as the Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Program at Arkansas Children’s. He specializes in cardiac electrophysiology studies and ablation procedures for both children and adults with heart rhythm disturbances. Dr. Das performs device implantations including pacemakers, defibrillators, loop recorders, and newer technologies such as leadless pacemakers. His focus is to help patients understand and care for their arrhythmias, implanted cardiac devices and cardiac diagnoses. In addition to his cardiac electrophysiology expertise, Dr. Das is also an integral part of our interventional cardiac catheterization team.

Dr. Das' Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Pediatrics — Cardiology: Associate Professor

Education

Medical School: All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center
Fellowship: Emory University

Professional Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics — Pediatric Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine — Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Associations

North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging
Heart Rhythm Society
Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society

Dr. Das' Research

Dr. Das’ research interests include cardiac electrophysiology and devices.

Selected Publications

Kohli U, Pumphrey KL, Ahmed A, Das S. Pre-excitation induced ventricular dysfunction and successful berlin heart explantation after accessory pathway ablation. J Electrocardiol. 2018 Nov - Dec; 51(6):1067-1070. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2018.09.008 PMID: 30497732.
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Fitzgerald DP, Das S, Malone MP, Holland BS, Schexnayder SM. Seizures, Meds, and Vtach: A Journey to a Brugada Diagnosis. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2018 Oct 17; ():. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001640 PMID: 30335689.
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Das S, Law IH, Von Bergen NH, Bradley DJ, Dick M 2nd, Etheridge SP, Saarel EV, Frias PA, Strieper MJ, Fischbach PS. Cryoablation therapy for atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia in children: a multicenter experience of efficacy. Pediatr Cardiol. 2012 Oct; 33(7):1147-53. doi: 10.1007/s00246-012-0273-0 PMID: 22430375.
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Makhoul M, Oster M, Fischbach P, Das S, Deshpande S. Junctional ectopic tachycardia after congenital heart surgery in the current surgical era. Pediatr Cardiol. 2013 Feb; 34(2):370-4. doi: 10.1007/s00246-012-0465-7 PMID: 22987106.
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Das S, Rubio A, Simsic JM, Kirshbom PM, Kogon B, Kanter KR, Maher K. Bloodstream infections increased after delayed sternal closure: cause or coincidence. Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Mar; 91(3):793-7. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.09.055 PMID: 21353000.
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Das S, Chanani NK, Deshpande S, Maher KO. B-type natriuretic peptide in the recognition of critical congenital heart disease in the newborn infant. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2012 Aug; 28(8):735-8. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e3182624a12 PMID: 22858747.
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Das S, Zhang S, Mitchell D, Gidding SS. Metabolic syndrome with early aortic atherosclerosis in a child. J Cardiometab Syndr. 2006 Summer; 1(4):286-7. PMID: 17679800.
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Zilberman MV, Du W, Das S, Sarnaik SA. Evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function in pediatric sickle cell disease patients. Am J Hematol. 2007 Jun; 82(6):433-8. PMID: 17266053.
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Das S, Arora NK, Gupta DK, Gupta AK, Mathur P, Ahuja A. Pancreatic diseases in children in a north Indian referral hospital. Indian Pediatr. 2004 Jul; 41(7):704-11. PMID: 15297685.
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Dr. Das' Areas of Expertise

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