Michael Blaha

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.

Experts Thomas Achenbach, Carlos Aguiar, Michael Blaha, and Edward Nicol discuss coronary artery calcium scoring and the importance of checklists in medicine and aviation. They also explore how being married reduces cardiovascular mortality, emphasizing teamwork and communication in healthcare.