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Michael August Blazing is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University. His research focuses on primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, particularly addressing compliance issues within the Cardiology Division. Blazing aims to utilize both retrospective and prospective collection of discharge data to analyze trends in treatment compliance and outcomes in patients with cardiovascular conditions. He is particularly interested in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia in elderly patients, exploring the differences in the effect of statins on lipid profiles, and the benefits of early treatment for those who have experienced myocardial infarction. Additionally, Blazing has served as a consultant for pharmaceutical companies, focusing on active treatment issues related to hypercholesterolemia. His key research interests include primary prevention, secondary prevention, hyperlipidemia, homocysteine, and hypertension.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)