Roger Blumenthal, M.D.

Roger S. Blumenthal, M.D.

Roger S. Blumenthal, M.D.

Roger S. Blumenthal is a professor of medicine in the division of cardiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is director of the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease. His principal clinical and research interests involve the optimal management of coronary atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease risk factors such as abnormal cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes. He served for four years as chairman of the American College of Cardiology's committee on prevention of cardiovascular disease and has been a longtime member of the national spokesperson panel of the American Heart Association.

Dr. Blumenthal has co-written more than 200 publications on various aspects of cardiovascular risk assessment as well as atherosclerotic vascular disease (hardening of the arteries) detection and management. He specializes in persons who have a family history of early heart disease as well as those adults who developed heart disease at a young age. For more information, go here.

Articles by Blumenthal, Roger, M.D.

Should Heart Failure Patients Avoid Exercise?

February 4, 2010

Actually, exercise is one of the cornerstones of managing heart failure.

Health - Health Advice

My Brother Is Healthy but Overweight. Is He at Risk?

December 7, 2009

If so, it's not too late for him to change his diet and improve the odds.

Health - Health Advice

Can Stem Cell Therapy Treat Pulmonary Hypertension?

August 19, 2009

Expert Roger Blumenthal's advice on whether stem cells are a credible treatment for the condition.

Health - Health Advice

Is it Safe to Exercise with Chest Pains?

June 2, 2009

Anginal pain itself is not a contraindication for exercise.

Health - Health Advice

How Can People Weigh Aspirin's Risks and Benefits?

June 2, 2009

Aspirin may be right for the heart and wrong for the GI tract.

Health - Health Advice

Is Poor Sleep a Risk Factor for Heart Disease?

March 3, 2009

How sleep problems can affect the heart.

Health - Health Advice

When Should I Consider a Statin?

February 5, 2009

You might want to consider your weight, fitness level, and CRP levels along with cholesterol.

Health - Health Advice

Is Sex Safe for Heart Patients?

January 26, 2009

The bottom line is that it's best to consult your doctor.

Health - Health Advice

When Is an Annual Stress Test Necessary?

January 26, 2009

If you're not having symptoms, yearly tests aren't necessary.

Health - Health Advice

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