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Ron Blankstein, MD, Cardiology, Boston, MA

Ron Blankstein MD

Cardiology•Boston, MA

Preventive Cardiology

Professor, Medicine-Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School

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  • Phone+1 857-307-1989

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Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2004 - 2007
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2001 - 2014
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

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
  • Editorial Comment Insights from Autopsies: Potential Role of Thrombus in Structural Valve Deterioration∗  
    Deepak L Bhatt, Ron Blankstein, ScienceDirect
  • Original Investigation Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Risk in Obese Patients  
    Navkaranbir S Bajaj, Ron Blankstein, Sharmila Dorbala, Ankur Gupta, Deepak L Bhatt, Viviany R Taqueti, Ali Tavakkoli, ScienceDirect

Lectures

  • CTA for Stable Chest Pain: Advantages and Limitations When Compared to Other Modalities 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
  • Cutting Edge Cardiac CT: Joint Symposium of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and American College of Cardiology 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
  • Determining Future Plaque Risk With Coronary CT 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019
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Authored Content

  • Quantitative Coronary Plaque Analysis by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography: Is It Ready for Primetime?November 2024
  • Statin Therapy Allocation in Intermediate Risk PopulationSeptember 2021
  • Getting down with Diet and Exercise for Coronary Artery Disease Treatment: Insights from the DISCO-CT Study ∗May 2021
  • ACCEL Lite: When Can Noninvasive CTCA Be Used Instead of Cardiac Catheterization?February 2021
  • Journal of the American College of CardiologyApril 2019
  • Journal of the American College of CardiologyApril 2019
  • Journal of the American College of CardiologyApril 2019
  • Journal of the American College of CardiologyApril 2019
  • Journal of the American College of CardiologyApril 2019
  • Guest Editorial | the Expanding Role of CCTA Post ESC Congress 2018; Editors' PerspectiveNovember 2018
  • Guest Editorial | the Expanding Role of CCTA Post ESC Congress 2018; Editors' PerspectiveOctober 2018
  • Reply Cardiovascular Risk Models and Statin TherapyMay 2018
  • Coronary Plaque Volume and Stenosis Important Determinants of Myocardial IschemiaJanuary 2018
  • Cardiovascular Risk and Statin Eligibility of Young Adults After an MI Partners YOUNG-MI RegistryJanuary 2018
  • Cardiovascular Risk and Statin Eligibility of Young Adults After an MI Partners YOUNG-MI RegistryJanuary 2018
  • Cardiovascular Risk and Statin Eligibility of Young Adults After an MI Partners YOUNG-MI RegistryJanuary 2018
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Press Mentions

  • Why Are More Young People Having Heart Attacks?
    Why Are More Young People Having Heart Attacks?May 9th, 2025
  • Funding for Women’s Health Initiative Imperiled, but Appears Secure for Now
    Funding for Women’s Health Initiative Imperiled, but Appears Secure for NowApril 25th, 2025
  • Less Plaque Progression with CAC-Guided Primary Prevention: CAUGHT-CAD
    Less Plaque Progression with CAC-Guided Primary Prevention: CAUGHT-CADMarch 6th, 2025
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