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Tenax Therapeutics announces positive oral levosimendan data in PH-HFpEF patients at HFSA meeting
TENAX THERAPEUTICS, INC.
- 18 PH-HFpEF patients transitioned from IV to oral levosimendan with no serious adverse events reported.
- 6-minute walk distance improved by mean 13.1 m; BNP decreased by mean 133.3 pg/dL; NT-proBNP decreased by 239.4 pg/dL.
- KCCQ overall summary score improved 3.7 points; physical and clinical summary scores also improved.
- Oral formulation at 3-4 mg/day deemed safe and effective for chronic use, supporting Phase 3 testing.
- Data presented at HFSA Scientific Sessions 2022; investigators concluded oral levosimendan is well tolerated.