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• Late-breaking Phase IV VICTORION-CHALLENGE data will evaluate Leqvio ® (inclisiran) vs. bempedoic acid in achieving LDL-C goals
• New AZALEA-TIMI 71 analyses will further characterize the bleeding profile of abelacimab in patients with atrial fibrillation, including recurrent bleeding events
• Lp(a)CCELERATE, in partnership with European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS), will explore strategies to help advance guideline-recommended Lp(a) testing in clinical practice
Basel, August 19, 2026 – Novartis will present data from 10 abstracts across its cardiovascular portfolio at the 2026 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress, reinforcing its leadership in addressing cardiovascular risk. “The data we are presenting at this year’s ESC Congress underscore our commitment to advancing cardiovascular science for patients who remain at risk despite current treatment,” said Ruchira Glaser, M.D., Global Head, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic Development, Novartis. “From foundational medicines Leqvio and Entresto to promising investigational therapies, our portfolio reflects our focus on addressing persistent challenges in cardiovascular care.” Key abstracts accepted by ESC include:
| Medicine/Disease | Abstract Title | Presentation Details | ||
| Leqvio ® | Head-to-head comparison of inclisiran vs bempedoic acid for LDL C lowering in patients with high and very high cardiovascular risk: Results from the phase 4 VICTORION-CHALLENGE trial | Tripoli (Hall B1) Late-Breaking Oral Presentation August 31, 08:15-08:30 CEST | ||
| Leqvio ® | An inclisiran-based treatment strategy reduces the need for therapy escalation to achieve low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goals: Exploratory findings from the VICTORION-Difference trial | Exchange Circle 3 (Research Gateway – Hall A1) ePoster August 29, 09:15-10:00 CEST | ||
| Abelacimab | Effect of abelacimab vs. rivaroxaban on total bleeding events in patients with atrial fibrillation: an analysis from AZALEA-TIMI71 | Science Box 2 (Research Gateway – Hall A1) Oral Presentation August 29, 09:30-10:30 CEST | ||
| Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] | Mobilizing core and country-tailored implementation strategies to accelerate Lipoprotein(a) testing across Europe: findings from the Lp(a)CCELERATE contextual analysis | Exchange Circle 6 (Research Gateway – Hall A1) ePoster August 29, 16:15-17:00 CEST | ||
| Entresto ® | Effects of sacubitril/valsartan versus enalapril on NT-proBNP and hs-troponin T in patients with heart failure due to Chagas disease: insights from the PARACHUTE-HF trial | Station 5 (Research Gateway – Hall A1) ePoster August 31, 09:15-10:00 CEST | ||
| Pacibekitug | TRANQUILITY: Efficacy of monthly and quarterly dosing of pacibekitug (IL-6 ligand mAb) targeting inflammation in CKD with high cardiovascular risk | Munich (Main Auditorium-Hall B3) Hot Line August 29, 08:45-09:00 CEST |
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