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Mavacamten Shows Promise for Adolescents with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Mar 30, 2026

Mavacamten significantly reduces heart obstruction in adolescents with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with patients experiencing a 48.5 mm Hg drop in blockage compared to minimal change in placebo groups. The drug also lowered blood markers indicating heart damage and showed promise in slowing disease progression. Separate real-world data confirms mavacamten's effectiveness as monotherapy across diverse patient populations.

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Reports Strong Long-Term Data for Plozasiran in Hypertriglyceridemia

Mar 29, 2026

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals presented long-term data showing plozasiran achieved 83% median triglyceride reduction in severe hypertriglyceridemia patients with no acute pancreatitis events over two years. The RNA interference therapy demonstrated durable improvements in atherogenic lipoproteins and consistent safety profile. The company plans to complete Phase 3 studies by mid-2026 and submit for regulatory approval.

Shingles Vaccine Reduces Cardiovascular Events in Heart Disease Patients by 46%

Mar 26, 2026

A new study of over 246,000 heart disease patients shows the shingles vaccine reduces major cardiovascular events by 46% and death by 61% within one year. The protective effects are comparable to quitting smoking and support existing vaccine recommendations for adults over 50. The findings will be presented at the American College of Cardiology's annual meeting.