Opinion|Videos|May 15, 2024
Optimizing PCSK9 Inhibitors and Analyzing Plaque Reduction Data
Michael Blaha, MD, discusses the efficacy and safety of novel targeted therapies for lowering LDL cholesterol and emphasizes the importance of long-term data in building patient confidence in this new treatment option.
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Lorundrostat cut systolic BP by 9.6 mm Hg and UACR by 52.2% vs placebo in participants with CKD and uncontrolled hypertension in Launch-HTN.
The ENRICH-AF trial ultimately did not demonstrate edoxaban’s efficacy, highlighting the need for further stroke prevention strategies for this patient population.
A recent MRI analysis of the pivotal OCEANIC-STROKE trial has indicated a complete lack of association between infarct patterns and asundexian’s efficacy.
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Data from the phase 2a BIRCH trial demonstrated the treatment’s improvements in mRS and NLR, positioning it for a late-phase trial in the future.
A new analysis of the BRIDGE-TNK trial has demonstrated that patients with cardioembolism are more likely to derive benefit than those with large artery atherosclerosis.
Participants described how they use risk assessment, payer requirements, and patient preference to sequence PAH therapies.
Interim RAINIER data show povetacicept reduced proteinuria by 52.0% and resolved hematuria in 85% of patients at week 36, ahead of a November PDUFA date.
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