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Roger Blumenthal, MD, Cardiology, Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital

RogerScottBlumenthalMDFACC, FAHA, FNLA

Cardiology • Baltimore, MD

Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director of Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease

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Summary

  • I am the Director of the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. I was Co-Chair of the AHA/ACC Subcommittee that oversaw the Hypertension, Cholesterol, Risk Assessment and Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Guidelines from 2015-2019.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2002
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1988 - 1992
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1985
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityB.A., Natural Sciences, 1977 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1986 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:Baltimore Area Castle Connolly, 2012-2021
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2001-2021
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • 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
  • Clinical Research Adiposity and Incident Heart Failure and Its Subtypes: MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis)  
    Roger S Blumenthal, Erin D Michos, Mary Cushman, Matthew A Allison, Kavita Sharma, Michael H Criqui, ScienceDirect
  • Review Article Communication Issues in Nutritional Observational Research  
    Michael J Blaha, Roger S Blumenthal, John W McEvoy, ScienceDirect
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Lectures

  • Results from EVAPORATE Trial Suggest That Cardioprotective Benefits of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Are Related to Plaque Reduction and Stabilization 
    The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland - 6/28/2012
  • The Devil Is in the Details: A Case 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019
  • Facts or Alternate Facts: A Case-Based Deep Dive Into the Recently Released Prevention Guidelines 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019
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Authored Content

  • A Remote Technology-Enabled, Algorithm-Guided Program to Improve Health Equity in Hypertension and LDL-C ManagementFebruary 2022
  • Cardiovascular Health in Early Life: Sign of What's to Come?October 2021
  • Identifying the Roadblocks to Engagement of Women in Clinical TrialsOctober 2021
  • Statin Therapy Allocation in Intermediate Risk PopulationSeptember 2021
  • Update in Prevention: 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Dyslipidemia GuidelinesSeptember 2021
  • Use of Cardiac CT to Improve Medical Management in Adults with Diabetes: CAC in the Asymptomatic Patient (Part I)November 2020
  • Approaching Statin Therapy in Adults with and Without DiabetesOctober 2020
  • CCTA as a Tool for Prevention in Patients with Stable Chest PainSeptember 2020
  • Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction Hospitalizations During the COVID-19 PandemicAugust 2020
  • Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction Hospitalizations During the COVID-19 PandemicAugust 2020
  • Comparison of Dietary and Exercise Recommendations on Both Sides of the AtlanticAugust 2020
  • Non-Invasive Assessment of Myocardial ViabilityAugust 2020
  • Bempedoic Acid for LDL-C Lowering: What Do We Know?August 2020
  • Determining the Role of Coronary Artery Disease Severity Measured by Coronary CTA in ASCVD Risk ManagementJuly 2020
  • Continuing Preventive Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Discussion of Recent ASPC RecommendationsJuly 2020
  • Continuing Preventive Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Discussion of Recent ASPC RecommendationsJuly 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
  • Association of Normal Systolic Blood Pressure Level with Cardiovascular Disease in the Absence of Risk FactorsJune 2020
  • Impressive Data on Prognostic Importance of Lipids May Lead to Earlier Prescription in Those with High Long-Term ASCVD Risk EstimatesJanuary 2020
  • Impressive Data on Prognostic Importance of Lipids May Lead to Earlier Prescription in Those with High Long-Term ASCVD Risk EstimatesJanuary 2020
  • Reporting the Clinical Value of Cardiovascular Risk FactorsFebruary 2019
  • Statin Safety and Adverse EventsDecember 2018
  • New Data on Aspirin Use in the Era of More Widespread Statin UseSeptember 2018
  • Astro-CHARM, the First 10-Year ASCVD Risk Estimator Incorporating Coronary CalciumAugust 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
  • 10-Year Resource Utilization and Costs for Cardiovascular CareMarch 2018
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Press Mentions

  • 4 Early Warning Signs of Heart Attack That Are Unknown to Many
    4 Early Warning Signs of Heart Attack That Are Unknown to ManyMarch 23rd, 2023
  • The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
    The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs of a Heart AttackMarch 22nd, 2023
  • Heart Attack Warning Signs and Symptoms to Watch For
    Heart Attack Warning Signs and Symptoms to Watch ForMarch 22nd, 2023
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Grant Support

  • Cholesterol Lowering By Nurses To Control Heart DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002

Research History

  • Director, Johns Hopkins Ciccarone CenterOur research has focused on cost-effective ways to improve cardiovascular risk prediction and optimize patient-centered cardiac care. in the primary and secondary prevention settings.

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External Links

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