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Elevated Lp(a) in People at Risk of or with Established Heart Disease or Stroke
Elevated Lp(a) in People at Risk of or with Established Heart Disease or Stroke
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Adelaide SA

Effect of Muvalaplin tablet on the reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with elevated Lipoprotein(a), who have had a prior atherosclerotic cardiovascular event, or are at risk for a first atherosclerotic cardiovascular event.

  • Age > 18 years
  • Lp(a) blood test taken at pre-screening or screening visit
  • Oral tablet taken daily
  • History of coronary artery disease (heart attack, bypass grafts or stroke) OR
  • History of peripheral artery disease (amputation, stents in legs) OR
  • At risk of having a coronary or peripheral arterial event (need to have 4 risk factors)
Outpatient Visit
  • Screening Visit
  • Clinic visit every 12 weeks
Payment / Remuneration
  • Reimbursed for travel $75 per visit
  • Reimbursed for meals (fasting visits) $48
  • Additional payment if travelling >145km round trip to clinic
Information for Practitioners
  • Lp(a) blood test taken at screening visit
  • History of ASCVD event >90 days >10 years prior to screening OR
  • At risk of first ASCVD event - must have at least 4 defined risk factors, assessed at pre-screening/screening visit
  • Exclusion - planned coronary, carotid or peripheral arterial revasc or surgery after randomisation
  • No uncontrolled hypertension: SBP>180mmHg, DBP>110mmHg
  • No history of cancers within 5 years of screening (some exceptions)
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