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Michael Blaha, MD, Cardiology, Lutherville, MD

Michael Joseph Blaha MD MPH

Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology


Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director of Clinical Research, Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

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  • 10755 Falls RoadPavilion I STE 360Lutherville, MD 21093

  • Phone+1 443-997-0270

  • Fax+1 410-367-2448

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Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2009 - 2012
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Sociodemographic Disparities in Influenza Vaccination Among Adults with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in the United States  
    Ron Blankstein, Michael J Blaha, Salim S Virani, Khurram Nasir, JAMA Cardiology
  • Association of Normal Systolic Blood Pressure Level with Cardiovascular Disease in the Absence of Risk Factors  
    Seamus P Whelton, John W Mcevoy, Matthew Budoff, Khurram Nasir, Roger S Blumenthal, Michael J Blaha, JAMA Cardiology
  • Review Article Communication Issues in Nutritional Observational Research  
    Michael J Blaha, Roger S Blumenthal, John W McEvoy, ScienceDirect
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Lectures

  • Debate Pro: No Contest! Calcium Scoring Beats Risk Scores and Should be More Broadly Performed 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019

Authored Content

  • Association of Normal Systolic Blood Pressure Level with Cardiovascular Disease in the Absence of Risk FactorsJune 2020
  • Association of Normal Systolic Blood Pressure Level with Cardiovascular Disease in the Absence of Risk FactorsJune 2020
  • Association of Normal Systolic Blood Pressure Level with Cardiovascular Disease in the Absence of Risk FactorsJune 2020
  • Coronary Artery Calcium: Recommendations for Risk Assessment in Cardiovascular Prevention GuidelinesSeptember 2018
  • Impact of C-reactive Protein and Coronary Artery Calcium on Benefit Observed with AtorvastatinMay 2018
  • Impact of C-reactive Protein and Coronary Artery Calcium on Benefit Observed with AtorvastatinMay 2018
  • The Prognostic Value of High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein in a Multi-Ethnic Population After >10 Years of Follow-up: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)May 2018
  • The Prognostic Value of High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein in a Multi-Ethnic Population After >10 Years of Follow-up: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)May 2018
  • Circulating Interleukin-6 Is a Biomarker for Coronary Atherosclerosis in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Results from the Multi-Ethnic Study of AtherosclerosisMarch 2018
  • 10-Year Resource Utilization and Costs for Cardiovascular CareMarch 2018
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Press Mentions

  • Knowledge of Genetic Risk for CAD Bolsters Prevention, Reduces MACE
    Knowledge of Genetic Risk for CAD Bolsters Prevention, Reduces MACEApril 23rd, 2025
  • Largest-Ever Study of Vaping Ties It to Lung Disease, High Blood Pressure
    Largest-Ever Study of Vaping Ties It to Lung Disease, High Blood PressureApril 18th, 2025
  • Medical Bulletin 18/ April/ 2025 - Video
    Medical Bulletin 18/ April/ 2025 - VideoApril 17th, 2025
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Grant Support

  • Coronary Artery Calcium in the PRagmatic EValuation of evENTs And Benefits of Lipid lowering in the Elderly: CAC PREVENTABLE Ancillary StudyDUKE UNIVERSITY2021–2027
  • Aortic Valve Calcium Prevalence, Long-term Risk Factors, and progression to Severe Aortic Stenosis Among Persons >75 Years OldJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2025–2026
  • Coronary artery calcium synthetic cohort and lifetime percentile project (CACSC-LPP)JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2023–2025
  • Coronary artery calcium synthetic cohort and lifetime percentile project (CACSC-LPP)JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2023–2025
  • Coronary artery calcium synthetic cohort and lifetime percentile project (CACSC-LPP)JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2023–2025

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