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UT Southwestern Cardiologist Wins Prestigious Heart Association Chairman's Award

Dr. Amit Khera receives 2025 American Heart Association Chairman's Award for transformative work in preventive cardiology, including NASA's Astro-CHARM calculator and FH screening research.

This recognition highlights the critical importance of preventive cardiology in addressing cardiovascular disease, which remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Dr. Khera's work directly impacts public health through improved risk assessment tools, innovative screening methods, and evidence-based guidelines that help prevent heart attacks and strokes. His development of the Astro-CHARM calculator for NASA demonstrates how cardiovascular research benefits both space exploration and terrestrial medicine, while his FH screening through blood donation systems represents a practical approach to identifying genetic heart conditions in the general population. The award underscores how dedicated physician-scientists are advancing cardiovascular care through both clinical practice and organizational leadership, ultimately leading to better prevention strategies and treatment outcomes for millions affected by heart disease.