Shots:Novartis has reported P-IV (V-DIFFERENCE) trial results evaluating Leqvio (n=898) vs PBO (n=872), both added to personalized lipid-lowering therapy (LLT), in 1,770 hypercholesterolemia pts not at guideline-recommended LDL-C goalsTrial showed 85% vs 31% achieved their guideline-recommended LDL-C target after 90 days of treatment, with benefits seen as early as day 30 (81% on…
Shots:Abbott has received the CE Mark approval for Navitor transcatheter aortic valve implantation(TAVI) system to expand its use in people with symptomatic, severe aortic stenosis who are at low or intermediate risk for open-heart surgeryApproval was backed by VANTAGE study of Navitor TAVI, which met its safety & efficacy 1EPs in above ptsTrial showed…
Shots:The P-III (BaxHTN) trial assessed baxdrostat (1 or 2mg) vs PBO on top of SoCs in 796 pts with uncontrolled or treatment resistant hypertension over 12wks.; P-III (Bax24) trial readout is expected in late 2025Trial met its 1EP, reducing mean seated SBP at 12wks. by 15.7 (2mg) & 14.5 mmHg (1mg), with PBO-adjusted…
Shots:Merck has reported P-III (VICTOR) trial data assessing Verquvo (n=3,053) vs PBO (n=3,052) in pts with stable chronic heart failure & reduced ejection fractionTrial did not meet its 1EPs of reducing CV death or HF hospitalization (18% vs 19.1%); however, 2EPs showed numerically lower rates of CV death (9.6% vs 11.3%) & HF…

