GALACTIC-HF Results Disappoint; Omecamtiv Approval, but Utility is Questionable
Amgen, Cytokinetics, and Servier announced topline results from the Ph3 GALACTIC–HF trial, evaluating omecamtiv mecarbil in patients with HFrEF. Results demonstrated a statistically significant 8% RRR in the primary composite endpoint (CV death or HF events) but failed to show a benefit in CV death alone. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the topline data and thoughts on the results.
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Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.
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