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Cytokinetics announces positive Phase 3 SEQUOIA-HCM results for aficamten in obstructive HCM
CYTOKINETICS INC
- Aficamten improved exercise capacity (pVO2) vs placebo: LS mean diff 1.74 mL/kg/min (p=0.000002).
- All 10 prespecified secondary endpoints met with statistical significance (p<0.0001), including KCCQ-CSS and NYHA class.
- Safety profile comparable to placebo; SAEs 5.6% aficamten vs 9.3% placebo; LVEF <50% in 3.5% vs 0.7%.
- No worsening heart failure or treatment interruptions due to low LVEF; full results at upcoming medical conference.