ACC 2023: Late-Breaking Science Video Collection

Published: 06 March 2023

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Overview

Our regular review series View from the Thoraxcenter, hosted by Prof Nicolas Van Mieghem and Dr Joost Daemen (Thoraxcentre, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, NL) provides a critical analysis of the late-breaking and featured science results and spotlights impactful data. 

 

For a deeper look into the key clinical trial data revealed at ACC 23, Dr Harriette Van Spall (McMaster University, Hamilton, CA) interviews the principal investigators in her regular Late-Breaker Discussion Series

 

For short, concise coverage of the key data revealed, our accessible Expert Interviews were conducted with select faculty, focussing on the results, applicability and impact on future research. 

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View from the Thoraxcenter

In these concise episodes of View from the Thoraxcenter, Prof Nicolas Van Mieghem and Dr Joost Daemen (Thoraxcentre, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, NL) offer their thoughts on the top late-breaking trials that will be presented at ACC 2023. 

About the episode

ACC.23/WCC — Late-breaker host, Dr Harriette Van Spall (McMaster University, CA) is joined by principal investigator, Dr Steven Nissen (Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, US) to have a deep dive into the practice-changing CLEAR-Outcomes trial (NCT02993406).

The Phase 3 CLEAR-Outcomes trial was conducted to evaluate the impact of bempedoic acid (ETC-1002) on the occurrence of major cardiovascular events in patients with cardiovascular disease or those at high risk of developing it who are statin intolerant. During the study 13,970 patients were randomised at 1250 sites in 32 countries.
The findings, presented at ACC Scientific Sessions, showed that bempedoic acid is an effective approach to reduce major cardiovascular events in statin intolerant patients: The primary endpoint, 4-component MACE was reduced 13% in patients who either high risk primary for primary prevention and for secondary prevention.

Recorded remotely from Hamilton and Cleveland, 2023. 

Faculty Biographies

Harriette Van Spall

Harriette Van Spall

Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of E-Health and Virtual Care

Dr Harriette Van Spall is an Associate Professor of Medicine and cardiologist and serves as Director of E-Health at McMaster University, Canada. She completed her medical and postgraduate clinical training at the University of Toronto and earned a Master of Public Health degree at Harvard University, US. Dr Van Spall is a Canadian Institutes of Health Research-funded clinical trialist and researcher with a focus on heart failure, health services, and health disparities.

She has garnered more than $4 million in research funding, has won several research awards, and has published her work in high-impact medical journals. She is an invited speaker, media correspondent, and editorial board member active in peer review at several high-impact medications journals and grant funding agencies, including Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Dr Van Spall is an Editorial Board…

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Steven E Nissen

Steven E Nissen

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, US

Dr. Steven E. Nissen, an esteemed American cardiologist, researcher, and patient advocate, has left an indelible mark in the field of cardiology. Formerly the chairman of cardiovascular medicine at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, Dr. Nissen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his roles.

Joining the Cleveland Clinic in 1992, Dr. Nissen held key positions, including Vice-Chairman of the Department of Cardiology, Section Head of Clinical Cardiology, and Director of the Coronary Intensive Care Unit. In his most recent role, he served as the Medical Director of the Cleveland Clinic Cardiovascular Coordinating Center (C5), overseeing multi-center clinical trials. Dr. Nissen continues to contribute periodically in the Cardiac Critical Care Unit, showcasing his ongoing commitment to patient care.

A highly accomplished academic, Dr. Nissen graduated from the Webb School of California before pursuing his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan. He…

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