Michael T Johnstone M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
736 Cambridge St St E's Mob 3 Brighton MA, 02135Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Michael Johnstone is a cardiologist practicing in Brighton, MA. Dr. Johnstone specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Johnstone also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1982
McGill University Faculty of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Factor VII gene polymorphism, factor VII levels, and prevalent cardiovascular disease: the Framingham Heart Study.
- Images in cardiovascular medicine. Ventricular tachycardia: a complication of an intramyocardial echinococcal cyst.
- Quantification of cholesteryl esters in human and rabbit atherosclerotic plaques by magic-angle spinning (13)C-NMR.
- In vivo magnetic resonance imaging of experimental thrombosis in a rabbit model.
- In vivo molecular imaging of acute and subacute thrombosis using a fibrin-binding magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent.
- A common haplotype at the CD36 locus is associated with high free fatty acid levels and increased cardiovascular risk in Caucasians.
- The effect of vitamin E on endothelial function of micro- and macrocirculation and left ventricular function in type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients.
- Common haplotypes at the adiponectin receptor 1 (ADIPOR1) locus are associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetes.
- Images in cardiovascular medicine. Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm with right ventricular outflow tract obstruction: evaluation with Doppler, real-time 3-dimensional and contrast echocardiography.
- Evidence for functional expression of vascular angiotensin II type 2 receptors in
- Interaction between poor glycemic control and 9p21 locus on risk of coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetes.
- Predictors of inotropic and chronotropic effects of NG-monomethyl-L-arginine.
- Bleeding time prolongation with streptokinase and its reduction with 1-desamino-8-D-arginine vasopressin.
- Methylene blue inhibits the antithrombotic effect of nitroglycerin.
- PPACK attenuates plasmin-induced changes in endothelial integrity.
Treatments
- Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Echocardiogram (echo)
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Endocarditis
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- McGill University, Canada, Fellow:Cardiology 1985
- Montreal Heart Institute, Fellow:Cardiology 1987
- Brigham & Women's Hospital, Research Fellow:Cardiology 1988
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