New Novartis ESC data highlights strength of cardiovascular portfolio

PRESS RELEASE Two VictORION studies will highlight Leqvio’s impact on patient quality of life, and as a cholesterol lowering monotherapyLp(a)FRONTIERS APHERESIS study will assess effect of pelacarsen on reducing need for lipoprotein apheresis – a cholesterol removal procedure similar to dialysisPARACHUTE-HF study will highlight the efficacy and safety of Entresto to treat heart failure with reduced ejection fraction due to chronic Chagas diseaseAdditional presentations will assess the safety of new pipeline asset abelacimab in atrial fibrillation Basel, August 18, 2025 – Novartis will present data from 19 abstracts across its cardiovascular portfolio at the 2025 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Madrid from August 29 to September 1, 2025. “The latest data we are presenting at ESC will showcase how Novartis is pioneering groundbreaking treatments that can transform cardiovascular outcomes,” said Ruchira Glaser, M.D., Global Head, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic Development Unit, Novartis. “With established treatments Entresto and Leqvio, we continue to explore new ways to improve patient care whilst also investigating broader populations who may benefit. With promising pipeline assets, pelacarsen and abelacimab, we are tackling areas of significant unmet need to address the myriad of factors that cause or worsen heart disease.” Key highlights of data accepted by ESC include: Medicine Presentation Title Presentation Details Pelacarsen Pelacarsen reduces the need for lipoprotein apheresis in patients with elevated lipoprotein(a) and cardiovascular disease: The Phase 3 Lp(a)FRONTIERS APHERESIS trial Station 12 (Research Gateway) Moderated ePoster August 29, 09:15-10:00 CEST Pelacarsen Association of elevated lipoprotein(a) with future major adverse cardiovascular events in recurrent ASCVD patients: analysis of a large US electronic health record database Station 2 (Research Gateway) Moderated ePoster August 30, 17:15 – 18:00 CEST Pelacarsen Economic burden of elevated lipoprotein(a) in secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease cohort from England Discovery Pole (North Convention Centre) Poster August 29, 15:15 CEST Leqvio VICTORION-Difference study: Inclisiran-based strategy vs standard of care Madrid (Main Auditorium) Hot Line August 30, 17:00 CEST Leqvio VICTORION-Mono China: efficacy and safety of inclisiran as monotherapy in Chinese adults with low or moderate ASCVD risk and elevated LDL-C Discovery Pole (North Convention Centre) Poster August 29, 10:00 CEST Abelacimab Prior anticoagulation experience, bleeding risk, and safety of factor XI inhibition in atrial fibrillation: an analysis of AZALEA-TIMI 71 Science Box 3 (Research Gateway) Poster September 1, 14:30 CEST Abelacimab Renal function and factor XI inhibition in atrial fibrillation: a pre-specified analysis of AZALEA-TIMI 71 Science Box 3 (Research Gateway) Poster September 1, 15:00 CEST Entresto PARACHUTE-HF: Randomized trial comparing sacubitril/valsartan with enalapril in patients with HFrEF caused by chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy Madrid (Main Auditorium) Hot Line September 1, 8:15 CEST About Novartis in Cardiovascular DiseaseAt Novartis, our mission is to ensure no heart is lost too soon. We envision a world where preventable CV deaths are no longer part of our lives. We’re proud of the positive impact we’ve made over the past 40 years and remain dedicated to tackling the most challenging problems in CVD. Through cutting-edge science and technology, we are focusing on areas of high unmet need, including scaling our xRNA platform across multiple risk factors and pioneering breakthroughs for genetically driven CVD risk factors and common heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation. We also work with patients, healthcare professionals, and organizations around the world to improve CV care beyond medicine alone. Together, we can help people with CVD enjoy longer, healthier lives and more time with their loved ones. DisclaimerThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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