Mehrdad Kevin Ariani, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FACP

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

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18350 Roscoe Blvd Suite 400 Northridge California, 91325 Show map

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Dr. Ariani’s goal is to provide a comfortable ambiance and caring attitude to safeguard his patient’s health through the continuum of care. He is known for taking his time with patients to make sure he gains the knowledge to not only diagnose but treat and help prevent disease.

We are specialized in adult general cardiology, as well special emphasis on interventional coronary and peripheral disease. We provide services in rhythm and pacemaker management.

Education and Training

University of Washington School of Medicine

Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine 1986

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)

Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Interventional Cardiology

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish, French, Persian

Mehrdad Kevin Ariani, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FACP

Mehrdad Kevin Ariani, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FACP's Expert Contributions

My Answers

What causes atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is a generalized process involving the arteries, although not in a homogenous fashion. Basically, it boils from cholesterol rich plaques in the wall of the arteries. If the plaque burden is 99% occlusive, it’s atherosclerosis, and if it’s 5%, still is called atherosclerosis. Hence, a low burden of plaque will not result in any symptoms. M.Kevin Ariani, MD FACP, FACC, FSACI READ MORE
Weak from a stroke
Yes with structured physical therapy Sincerely M.kevin Ariani,MD FACCP,FACC,FSCAI Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine David Geffen School of Medicine of UCLA READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Adult General CardiologyInterventional Coronary and Peripheral DiseaseRhythm and Pacemaker Management

Faculty Titles & Positions

Director of Medical Research Northridge Hospital Medical Center 1995 - 2010
Director of Cardiac Research Northridge Hospital Medical Center 1998 - 2010
Medical Director, Intensive Care Units Northridge Hospital Medical Center 1998 - 2010
Chief of Staff Northridge Hospital Medical Center 2010 - 2012
Medical Director of Cardiovascular Service Line Northridge Hospital Medical Center 2012 - Present
Medical Director of Cardiovascular Service Line Tarzana Hospital 2014 - 2014
Clinical Instructor University of California Los Angeles, Geffen School of Medicine 1995 - Present

Awards

'Best Teacher's Award,' 2008
'Saul Fox Award,' 1992
'UCLA Solomon Scholars Award,' 1992
'UCLA Solomon Scholars Award,' 1991
'Paul Rubenstein MD,' First Place Award, 1991, 1992
'UCLA Solomon Scholars Award,' 1990

Treatments

General Care
Diabetes
High Cholesterol
Heart Disease
Varicose Veins
Type 2 Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
Pain
Swelling
Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

Los Angeles County Medical Association
American Medical Association
American College of Cardiology
American College of Physicians, California Chapter
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Fellowships

UCI / LONG BEACH MEMORIAL, INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY, CA, USA 1995
UCI, CARDIOLOGY, CA, USA 1995

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

La philharmonic
usc
Farhang foundation
Northridge Hospital Foundation
AHA

Internships

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA (1990) Internship, Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of California, Irvine, CA (1995) Fellowship, Cardiovascular DiseaseUniversity of California, Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Irvine, CA (1995) Interventional Cardiology

Professional Society Memberships

American Medical Association American College of Cardiology American College of Physicians Los Angeles County Medical Association Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Articles and Publications

1. Siegel RJ, Ariani M, Foster JS, Hashemiz Decastro E, Don Michael TA, Fishbein MC: Cardiovascular applications of therapeutic ultrasound. J Invasive Cardiol 1989; 4; 219-229.2. Siegel RJ, Ariani M, Fishbein MC, Chae JS, Bowers J, Forrester JS: Intravascular imaging: Angioscopy, Ultrasound and the development of three-dimensional ultrasound reconstruction. Proceeding from Interventional congress of Echocardiography, Rome 5-7 April 1990.Edited by A Dagiani, Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam.3. Siegel RJ, Ariani M, Chae JS, Bowers J, Forrester JS, and FISHBEIN MC: Histopathologic Validation of angioscopy and intravascular ultrasound. Circulation 1990; 82: III-458.4. Siegel RJ, Fishbein MC, Chae JS, Ariani M, Bowers J, Forrester JS: Comparison of Fiberoptic angioscopy and intravascular ultrasound imaging. Abstract 7th international Congress of Echocardiography, Rome, 5-ih April 1990.5. Ariani M, Fishbein MC, Chae JS, Siegel RJ: Angioscopically guided dissolution of arterial Thrombus by ultrasound. J Am Coll Cardiol 1991;17:278A.6. Siegel RJ, Cumberland De, DonMichael TA, Myler RK, Ariani M, Pflueger R, Fishbein MC: Ultrasound angioplasty. J Invasive Cardiol 1991; 3:135-143.7. Siegel RJ, Ariani M, Fishbein MC, Chase JS, ParkJC, Maurer G, Forrester JS: Histopathologic Validation of angioscopy and intravascular ultrasound. Circulation 1991 Jul; 84(1): 109-17.8. Coy KM, Park JC, Sheffer A, Smith A, Ariani M, Chae JS, Siegel RJ: Spontaneous Echo contrast effect as an indicator of a flow limiting coronary stenosis. Am J Cardiol 1991; 68(2); 276-277.9. Ariani M, Fishbein MC, Chase JS, Sadeghi H, DonMichael TA, Dubin SB, Siegel RJ: Dissolution of peripheral arterial clot by ultrasound. Circulation 1991; 84:1680- 1688.10. Demer LL, Ariani M, Siegel RJ: High-Intensity ultrasound improves distensibility of calcific atherosclerotic arteries. J Am Coll Cardiol 1991; 18:1259-1262.11. Siegel RJ, Crew JR, Dean M, Ariani M, Cumberland M: Intravascular ultrasound ablation. In Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging, eds Tobis JM and Yook PG, Churchill Livingstone, New Yorkk 1991.12. Ariani M, Fishbein MC, Siegel RJ: Angioscopically guided dissolution of Arterial thrombi by ultrasound. J Am Coll Cardiol 1991; 17:278A.13. Brodsky MA, Hwang C, Hunter D, Chen PS, Smith D, Ariani M, Johnstone WD, Allen BJ, Chun JG, Gold CR: Life threatening alterations in heart rate after the use of adenosine in atrial flutter. Am Heart J Sep; 130:564-71.14.Swedberg K, Pfeffer M, Granger C, et al for the CHARM programmes Investigators (Ariani M,). Candesartan in heart failure: assessment of reduction in mortality and morbidity (CHARM)-rationale and design. J Card Fail 1999; 5:276-8215. The ALLHAT Officers and Coordinators (Ariani M.): Major Cardiovascular Events in Hypertensive Patients Randomized to Doxazosin vs Chlorthalidone. JAMA 2000- Vol 283, No 1516. The ALLHAT Officers and Coordinators (ARIAN!, M): Major Outcomes in High- Risk Hypertensive patients randomized to Angiotensin_converting Enzyme Inhibitor or Calcium Channel Blocker vs. DiureticJAMA 2002-Vol 288, No.23. 2981-299717. The ALLHAT Officers and Coordinators (ARIAN!, M): Major Outcomes in Moderately Hypercholestrolemic, Hypertensive Patients randomized to Pravastatin vs. Usual Care.JAMA 2002-vol 288, No 23. 2998-300718. INTEGRITI Investigators (ARIAN!, M): Combination Reperfusion Therapy With Eptifibatide and Reduced-Dose Tenecteplase for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. JACC Vol. 41, No. 8, 200319. McMurray J, Ostergren J, Pfeffer M, et al (Ariani, M): Clinical fitures and Contemporary management of patients with low and preserved heart failure: baseline characteristics of patients in Heart Failure assessment of Reduction in Mortality and morbidity (CHARM) programme. Eur J Heart Failure 2003; 5:261-70.20. Pfeffer MA, Swedberg K, Granger CB, et al (Ariani, M). Effects of Candesartan on Mortality and Morbidity in patients with chronic Heart failure: the CHARM-Overall programme. Lancet 2003; 362:759-6621. Kshipra Hemal, Pamela S.Douglas et al (Ariani, M. Kevin) Sex Differences in Demographics, Risk Factors, Presentation and Noninvasive Testing in Stable Outpatients with Suspected Coronary Artery Disease: Insights From the PROMISE TrialJ Am Coll Cardiol Img.2016;9(4):337-346

Areas of research

Cardiovascular disease, diabetes

Awards

UCLA Solomon Scholars Award, Excellence in Research (1990, 1991, 1992) Paul Rubenstein First Place Award for Excellence in Research (1991, 1992) Saul Fox Award, First Place (1992) UCLA Best Teacher Award (2008) Distinguished Physician Award, Excellence in Healthcare Delivery (2015)

Teaching and speaking

University of California Los Angeles, Geffen School of Medicine, Clinical Instructor (1995 to present)

Favorite Place to Vacation

Matterhorn Ski Paradise, Switzerland

Hobbies / Sports

Skiing, walking my dog

Mehrdad Kevin Ariani, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FACP's Practice location

18350 Roscoe Blvd Suite 400 -
Northridge, California 91325

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Mehrdad Kevin Ariani, who serves patients in Northridge, California.

Dr. Ariani is a highly respected cardiologist who has been in practice for over 30 years. He is known for his excellent bedside manner and empathetic communication style, which has earned him praise from his patients. His goal is to provide a comfortable and caring environment for his patients, and he takes the time to fully understand their needs before making decisions about their care.

A native of Iran, he received his medical degree from the University of Tehran Medical School in 1986. After relocating to the United States, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 1992, followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at UC Irvine in 1995.

An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards of care in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Maintaining fellowship status, Dr. Ariani is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI), and Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Ariani is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, and has been featured in Modern Luxury – Los Angeles.

In his free time, he enjoys outdoor hobbies such as skiing, hiking, and traveling.