Author: Jessie Fox, PharmD

Oral NLRP3 Inhibitor, Parunoflast, Reduces Inflammation Alone and in Combination with Semaglutide in Phase 2a Trial
ACC 2026, News

Oral NLRP3 Inhibitor, Parunoflast, Reduces Inflammation Alone and in Combination with Semaglutide in Phase 2a Trial

Key Points Inflammation plays a central role in atherosclerosis, with activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome driving production of interleukin-1β and interleukin-18... Read more.
Mavacamten Improves LVOT Obstruction in Adolescents with Symptomatic Obstructive HCM in Phase 3 SCOUT-HCM Trial
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Mavacamten Improves LVOT Obstruction in Adolescents with Symptomatic Obstructive HCM in Phase 3 SCOUT-HCM Trial

Key Points Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited cardiovascular disease, and pediatric-onset disease is associated with a worse prognosis... Read more.
Invasive Coronary Function Testing Identifies High Prevalence of Vasomotor Disorders and Drives Diagnostic Reclassification
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Invasive Coronary Function Testing Identifies High Prevalence of Vasomotor Disorders and Drives Diagnostic Reclassification

Key Points Invasive coronary function testing: Ischemia with nonobstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) is increasingly recognized as a common and clinically significant... Read more.