Michael Blaha
Professor of cardiology and epidemiology and director of clinical research at the Johns Hopkins Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, with expertise in coronary artery calcium scoring and preventive cardiology research.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 58min
Seeing Atherosclerosis: How Coronary Calcium Transforms Risk Assessment
Khurram (Kerem) Nasir, a preventive cardiology leader at Houston Methodist, and Michael Blaha, a Johns Hopkins cardiology and epidemiology researcher, discuss coronary artery calcium scoring. They explain what a CAC scan is. They cover who benefits most from scanning. They explore the “power of zero,” how to interpret low positive scores, when to repeat scans, and common misconceptions.
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Feb 25, 2021 • 45min
Episode 7: Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
Omar Dzaye, radiologist and researcher at Johns Hopkins specializing in coronary calcium imaging. Michael Blaha, preventive cardiology physician-scientist focused on risk stratification. They discuss differences between large retrospective and prospective cohorts, sex and race differences in CAC risk, the meaning of very high CAC and the power of a zero score, CAC on routine chest CTs, and future consortium plans.
Apr 3, 2025 • 34min
Diabetes Core Update April 2025
Michael Blaha, a renowned Professor of Cardiology and Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins, shares insights on diabetes and cardiovascular health. He dives into the role of coronary artery calcium scoring for risk management, emphasizing personalized strategies for patients. Blaha also discusses the health-related quality of life post-bariatric surgery versus lifestyle changes and addresses alarming risks associated with diabetes medications, including potential suicide. Lastly, he highlights the critical sleep-diabetes connection, especially for women with gestational diabetes.
