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Michael H. Alderman, M.D.

Michael H. Alderman

Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)

Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (General Internal Medicine)

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718.430.2281michael.alderman@einsteinmed.org

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A specialist in hypertension, Dr. Michael Alderman is widely recognized for having questioned public health initiatives to lower the recommended level of dietary salt. His research has focused on understanding the wide variety of cardiovascular outcomes among patients with high blood pressure. He has been featured by The New York Times, the Associated Press and The Wall Street Journal.

Dr. Alderman has led pioneering studies on the roles of renin-angiotensin and salt system (a hormonal system that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance) in cardiovascular disease. In 1973, he established the Worksite program for hypertensive care, a model for effective care and the largest ongoing treatment program of its kind.

Dr. Alderman has authored more than 270 scientific papers, book chapters and textbooks. He is editor of the American Journal of Hypertension, a fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the Association of American Physicians, and a past president of both the American Society of Hypertension and the International Society of Hypertension.

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  • Monday, November 09, 2015

    New York Times interviews Michael Alderman, M.D., about research that found reducing systolic blood pressure below current guidelines can save lives. The study determined that participants whose blood pressure was kept below 120, rather than the current recommended target of 140, had a 25 percent reduction in heart attack, heart failure or stroke, or died from heart disease. This was primarily achieved by providing additional medications. Dr. Alderman urged caution, noting decades-long pill taking by generally healthy people may lead to unintended consequences. Dr. Alderman is distinguished university professor emeritus of epidemiology & population health and of medicine.

  • Friday, September 18, 2015

    New York Times interviews Michael Alderman, M.D., about a new study that will likely change clinical guidelines and goals for blood pressure. The study found that those who got their systolic blood pressure below 120 had a markedly lower death rate and fewer heart attacks and strokes than those whose goal was a blood pressure below 140. Dr. Alderman notes that this is the first study that has shown reducing systolic pressure to below 140 was safe, let alone beneficial. Dr. Alderman is distinguished university professor emeritus of epidemiology & population health and of medicine.

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