Thread by @khurramn1

Humbly honored for this recognition today

Thank you, @Heart_SCCT and especially my friends @RonBlankstein @Agatston_Center presenting it, made it more special

Truly proud to be among the pantheon of cardiology giants who were previously recognized.

In reality honor for #PowerOfZero is really a tribute to the man with Midas touch

Privilege to work & learn so closely, this relationship blossoming not only with him but entire family

@Agatston_Center is national treasure & even today remains a source of inspiration for me🙏

Early on I was lucky to run across 3 mentors @Agatston_Center @hmkyale @rblument1 who took immense interest in our mission

I then hit #jackpot with collaboration of most dynami, smartest individuals

#PowerOfFriendship of this group been the biggest gift from this journey

#PowerOfZero first introduced in 2009 after 2 yr of long distance deliberations

idea so far from mainstream-> rejected by all major journal
found refuge in JACC Imaging courtesy @LubbDup

10 yrs later celebrating the journey at @MichaelJBlaha promotion to Professor

A community effort did something unique, showed #PowerOfZero more than absence of CAD

Taught us the #PowerOfHumilty

Contrary to conventional wisdom a significant proportion of the highest risk manage actually with no atherosclerosis & much lower risk

The implications were profound

In an era where majority statin candidates

#PowerOfZero transformed CAC role from a screening test toa SDM tool allowing derisking & informed choices

Landing a major role in prevention/cholesterol management guidelines
#PowerOfSDM

Now with legacy of #PowerOfZero firmly established in intermediate risk pts

I ask you to push the boundaries even more

dare going to places once considered taboo

If if we can keep an open mind and heart, we might be pleasantly surprised with what we find

#PowerOfCuriosity

Hope this honor will be a catalyst for next generation to do even better

with fresh eyes understand future's need

help find #PowerOfValue via happy marriage of CAC/CTA in both primary & secondary prevention

Be Brave, Change the World!

🙏@Heart_SCCT for this immense honor

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