– ATTRibute-CM, BridgeBio’s Phase 3 clinical trial of acoramidis in patients with ATTR-CM, achieved statistical significance in reducing the risk of ACM or first CVH versus placebo in ATTRv-CM patients (59.1% risk reduction), establishing the mechanistic hypothesis that stabilizing TTR may delay or prevent ATTRv-CM – ACT-EARLY is a registrational, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, event driven prevention study that will enroll ~600 asymptomatic carriers of a pathogenic TTR variant. Diagnosis of ATTRv disease will be evaluated as the primary analysis of the study – In the ACT-EARLY study, BridgeBio will partner globally with ATTR amyloidosis treating physicians and patient advocacy organizations with the hope of addressing a serious unmet need and proving that ATTRv can be delayed or prevented – Acoramidis is approved as Attruby™ by the U.S. FDA and is approved as BEYONTTRA® by the European Commission, Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, and the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency PALO ALTO, Calif., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) (“BridgeBio” or the “Company”), a new type of biopharmaceutical company focused on genetic diseases, announced today that the first asymptomatic participant with a known pathogenic transthyretin (TTR) variant, that may lead to transthyretin amyloid disease (either cardiomyopathy, ATTR-CM, polyneuropathy, ATTR-PN, or both), has been dosed in ACT-EARLY with acoramidis. Acoramidis is a selective, small molecule, orally administered near-complete (≥90%) TTR stabilizer. “Launching ACT-EARLY is part of our ongoing commitment to further the genetic understanding of the variants causing ATTR and to ensure patients from around the world have access to optimal care. Our hope is that this study will have profound impact to patients and caregivers, and we look forward to growing our partnership with providers and patient advocacy organizations to establish a new prevention paradigm in an area where there is serious unmet need,” said Adam Castaño, M.D., Vice President of Global Clinical Development at BridgeBio Cardiorenal and Head of the ACT-EARLY clinical program. ACT-EARLY is the first ever primary prevention study for ATTR, testing the hypothesis that prophylactic treatment of asymptomatic carriers of a pathogenic TTR variant with the near-complete TTR stabilizer, acoramidis, could delay the onset or prevent the development of variant ATTR (ATTRv), also known as hereditary ATTR (hATTR). ATTRv often presents earlier and progresses more aggressively than the wild-type form of ATTR, leading to significantly worse prognosis. The study aims to randomize ~600 asymptomatic carriers of a pathogenic TTR variant. The primary efficacy endpoint is time to development of ATTR-CM and/or ATTR-PN. Additional endpoints include safety and tolerability of acoramidis, and its effects on cardiac imaging parameters, plasma TTR concentration, nerve conduction and neurofilament light chain. “Current approved therapies for ATTR amyloidosis are only approved to treat diagnosed disease and can only be expected to slow disease progression. There are still many people who carry a genetic variant which puts them at risk of this progressive and fatal disease, and who typically watched other family members suffer through it. Currently, there are no proven prevention treatment options,” said Ahmad Masri, M.D., M.S., Cardiomyopathy Section Head and Director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Program at Oregon Health & Science University. “By collaborating with BridgeBio on this groundbreaking study, I am hopeful that we can fill the significant gap in care for asymptomatic carriers of a genetic variant by providing potential preventative intervention early with resulting greater clinical benefit than addressing the disease at a later stage.” In ATTR-CM patients, independent of genotype, the ATTRibute-CM Phase 3 trial showed separation at 3 months in time to first event (all-cause mortality (ACM) or cardiovascular-related hospitalization (CVH)) of acoramidis relative to placebo. In a post-hoc analysis, acoramidis led to a 42% reduction in composite ACM and recurrent CVH events relative to placebo at Month 30. Furthermore, acoramidis showed a 50% reduction in the cumulative frequency of CVH events relative to placebo at Month 30. At the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2025 Annual Scientific Sessions & Expo, BridgeBio disclosed that acoramidis achieved statistical significance in reducing the risk of ACM or first CVH versus placebo in the ATTRv-CM (59.1% risk reduction) subgroup. This treatment effect represents the greatest observed benefit to date for ATTRv-CM patients and establishes the mechanistic hypothesis that stabilization of tetrametric TTR with a near-complete TTR stabilizer, acoramidis, could delay or prevent ATTRv. “I have met many families of those diagnosed with hereditary ATTR and one question often asked is what can be done for asymptomatic carriers of the genetic variant causing ATTR. Since there is currently no approved therapy to delay or prevent disease onset, this underserved, at-risk population must wait for the development of symptoms before therapy can be prescribed,” said Muriel Finkel, President of Amyloidosis Support Groups, a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of amyloidosis patients and caregivers. “I am hopeful that with ACT-EARLY, loved ones of those with variant ATTR will be able to get genetic testing done, and if they meet the qualification criteria, can get started on a clinical trial that might identify whether prophylactic treatment will slow down or prevent ATTR at its genetic source.” Acoramidis is approved as Attruby by the U.S. FDA and is approved as BEYONTTRA by the European Commission, Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, and UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency with all labels specifying near-complete stabilization of TTR. ACT-EARLY (NCT06563895) is currently enrolling participants. More information on the study can be found at ACTEARLY.com. About Attruby™ (acoramidis) INDICATION Attruby is a transthyretin stabilizer indicated for the treatment of the cardiomyopathy of wild-type or variant transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) in adults to reduce cardiovascular death and cardiovascular-related hospitalization. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Adverse Reactions Diarrhea (11.6% vs 7.6%) and upper abdominal pain (5.5% vs 1.4%) were reported in patients treated with Attruby versus placebo, respectively. The majority of these adverse reactions were mild and resolved without drug discontinuation. Discontinuation rates due to adverse events were similar between patients treated with Attruby versus placebo (9.3% and 8.5%, respectively). About Pharma, Inc.BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (BridgeBio) is a new type of biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. BridgeBio’s pipeline of development programs ranges from early science to advanced clinical trials. BridgeBio was founded in 2015 and its team of experienced drug discoverers, developers, and innovators are committed to applying advances in genetic medicine to help patients as quickly as possible. For more information visit bridgebio.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. BridgeBio Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this press release may include statements that are not historical facts and are considered forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), which are usually identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “continues,” “estimates,” “expects,” “hopes,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “remains,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” and variations of such words or similar expressions. BridgeBio intends these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements, including the potential for the stabilization of tetrametric TTR to delay the onset or prevent the development of ATTR(v), the expected enrollment of ~600 asymptomatic carriers of a pathogenic TTR variant in the ACT-EARLY study, the Company’s expectation to partner globally with ATTR amyloidosis treating physicians and patient advocacy organizations in the ACT-EARLY study, the progress of the ACT-EARLY study, and the potential for the ACT-EARLY study to achieve its endpoints, provide preventative intervention to asymptomatic carriers of ATTR amyloidosis and impact patients and caregivers, among others, reflect BridgeBio’s current views about its plans, intentions, expectations and strategies, which are based on the information currently available to BridgeBio and on assumptions BridgeBio has made. Although BridgeBio believes that its plans, intentions, expectations and strategies as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, BridgeBio can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to the risks associated with BridgeBio’s dependence on third parties for development, the risks regulatory authorities may require additional studies or data to support the continued or expanded commercialization of acoramidis, data and results may not meet regulatory requirements or otherwise be sufficient for further development, regulatory review, approval or continued commercialization, other regulatory agencies not agreeing with BridgeBio’s regulatory approval strategies, components of BridgeBio’s filings, such as clinical trial designs, conduct and methodologies, or the sufficiency of data submitted, the continuing success of its collaborations, and uncertainty regarding any impacts due to global health emergencies, including delays in regulatory reviews and other regulatory activities, manufacturing and supply chain interruptions, adverse effects on healthcare systems and disruption of the global economy, the impacts of current macroeconomic and geopolitical events, including changing conditions from hostilities in Ukraine and in Israel and the Gaza Strip, increasing rates of inflation and changing interest rates, on BridgeBio’s business operations and expectations, as well as those risks set forth in the Risk Factors section of BridgeBio’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on From 10-Q and its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Moreover, BridgeBio operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment in which new risks emerge from time to time. These forward-looking statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of BridgeBio’s management as of the date of this press release and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, BridgeBio assumes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. BridgeBio Media Contact:Bubba Murarka, EVP Communicationscontact@bridgebio.com(650)-789-8220 BridgeBio Investor Contact:Chinmay Shukla, VP IR & Strategic FinanceChinmay.shukla@bridgebio.com
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Windtree Therapeutics Announces Presentation of Preclinical Data on Istaroxime and a Selective SERCA2a Activator at the European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Conference May 17, 2025
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Lexeo Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Operational Highlights
Announced positive interim data for LX2006 from Phase 1/2 studies in Friederich ataxia (FA) cardiomyopathy; frataxin expression and LVMI improvement exceeded co-primary target thresholds for planned registrational study LX2006 registrational study expected to begin by early 2026; commencing enrollment in prospective natural history study, CLARITY-FA, in Q2 2025 to serve as concurrent external control Phase 1/2 clinical trial of LX2020 (HEROIC-PKP2) currently enrolling patients in Cohort 3; interim clinical data update on track for second half of 2025 Redeployed $20 million to focus on clinical-stage programs; cash, cash equivalents and investments of $106.9 million expected to provide operational runway into 2027 NEW YORK, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lexeo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXEO), a clinical stage genetic medicine company dedicated to pioneering novel treatments for cardiovascular diseases, today provided business updates across its portfolio and reported first quarter 2025 financial results. “Based on the highly encouraging clinical data shared to date, we believe LX2006 could be transformational and establish a new standard of care in FA cardiomyopathy,” said R. Nolan Townsend, Chief Executive Officer of Lexeo Therapeutics. “We look forward to beginning enrollment in the CLARITY-FA natural history study imminently and moving as quickly as possible to initiate a registrational study for LX2006 by early 2026. We were also proud to share the promising, early data for LX2020 for the treatment of PKP2-associated arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy and we look forward to sharing additional clinical updates later in 2025 for this program.” Business and Program Updates LX2006 for the Treatment of FA Cardiomyopathy: In April 2025, Lexeo announced positive interim data of LX2006 across both the Lexeo-sponsored SUNRISE-FA Phase 1/2 clinical trial (NCT05445323) and the Weill Cornell Medicine investigator-initiated Phase 1A trial (NCT05302271). Efficacy: Clinically meaningful improvements were observed across cardiac biomarkers and functional measures in the majority of participants across both studies. Participants with abnormal left ventricular mass index (LVMI) at baseline achieved 25% mean reduction in LVMI by 12 months or sooner, exceeding the 10% target reduction in LVMI by 12 months aligned with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the planned registrational study.Protein Expression: Increases in cardiac frataxin expression were observed in all SUNRISE-FA participants at 3-months post treatment, with an average increase of 115% over baseline observed in the high-dose cohort.Safety: LX2006 continues to be generally well tolerated with no new treatment-related serious adverse events to report.Regulatory Plans: Lexeo expects final alignment with FDA on the LX2006 planned pivotal study protocol and statistical analysis plan in 2025. Lexeo previously aligned with FDA on co-primary endpoints for the study and measurement thresholds: greater than 10% reduction in LVMI as measured by cardiac MRI, and any increase from baseline cardiac frataxin expression as measured by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS).Next Steps: In Q2 2025, Lexeo expects to begin enrollment in a prospective natural history study serving as a concurrent external control arm for the registrational study. The Company expects to initiate a registrational study by early 2026 with a potential efficacy readout in 2027. LX2020 for the Treatment of PKP2-ACM: In March 2025, Lexeo shared positive interim data of LX2020 from the low-dose cohort in the HEROIC-PKP2 Phase 1/2 clinical trial. Cohort 1 Interim Update: At 3-months post-treatment, cardiac biopsies from two participants in cohort 1 showed 71% and 115% increases, respectively, in PKP2 protein expression from baseline; the third cohort 1 participant elected not to undergo a post-treatment biopsy. The first participant evaluated 6-months post treatment experienced a 67% reduction in premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) from baseline.Safety: LX2020 has been generally well tolerated with no treatment-related serious adverse events to date across both dose cohorts.Next Steps: Currently enrolling cohort 3 of LX2020 HEROIC-PKP2 (n=4), with an interim clinical data update expected in the second half of 2025. Capital Redeployment and Cash Runway: In April 2025, Lexeo identified approximately $20 million in capital to redeploy towards the Company’s lead cardiac programs, LX2006 and LX2020. This capital was redeployed from preclinical and non-cardiac pipeline activities and included a limited reduction in force impacting approximately 15% of employees. The updated capital structure is expected to enable the Company to execute against key milestones for its clinical-stage pipeline, accelerate work to initiate a registrational study for LX2006 by early 2026, and maintain operational runway into 2027. First Quarter Financial Results Cash Position: As of March 31, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, and investments were $106.9 million, which Lexeo believes will be sufficient to fund operations into 2027.Research and Development Expenses: Research and Development expenses were $17.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $15.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.General and Administrative Expenses: General and Administrative expenses were $16.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.Net Loss: Net loss was $32.7 million or $0.99 per share (basic and diluted) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $21.7 million or $0.77 per share (basic and diluted) for the three months ended March 31, 2024. About Lexeo TherapeuticsLexeo Therapeutics is a New York City-based, clinical stage genetic medicine company dedicated to reshaping heart health by applying pioneering science to fundamentally change how cardiovascular diseases are treated. The Company is advancing a portfolio of therapeutic candidates that take aim at the underlying genetic causes of conditions, including LX2006 for the treatment of Friedreich ataxia (FA) cardiomyopathy, LX2020 for the treatment of plakophilin-2 (PKP2) arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, and others for devastating diseases with high unmet need. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, Lexeo’s expectations and plans regarding its current product candidates and programs and the timing for receipt and announcement of data from its clinical trials, the timing and likelihood of potential regulatory developments and approval, expectations regarding the time period over which Lexeo’s capital resources will be sufficient to fund its anticipated operations and estimates regarding Lexeo’s financial condition. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “objective,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “would,” “expect,” “believe,” “design,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “develop,” “plan” or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Lexeo believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon current information available to the company as well as certain estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties (including, without limitation, those set forth in Lexeo’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)), many of which are beyond the company’s control and subject to change. Actual results could be materially different from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including but not limited to: risks and uncertainties related to global macroeconomic conditions and related volatility; expectations regarding the initiation, progress, and expected results of Lexeo’s preclinical studies, clinical trials and research and development programs; the unpredictable relationship between preclinical study results and clinical study results; delays in submission of regulatory filings or failure to receive regulatory approval; liquidity and capital resources; and other risks and uncertainties identified in Lexeo’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the annual period ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 24, 2025, and subsequent future filings Lexeo may make with the SEC. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Lexeo claims the protection of the Safe Harbor contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for forward-looking statements. Lexeo expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter any statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Media Response:Media@lexeotx.com Investor Response:Carlo Tanzi, Ph.D.ctanzi@kendallir.com Lexeo Therapeutics, Inc.Selected Financial Information(in thousands, except share and per share amounts) Statements of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 (unaudited) (unaudited)Operating expenses Research and development$17,171 $15,742 General and administrative 16,634 7,549 Total operating expenses 33,805 23,291 Operating loss (33,805) (23,291)Other income and expense Other income (expense), net (4) (5)Interest expense (28) (37)Interest income 1,193 1,651 Amortization of premium on investments (12) – Total other income and expense 1,149 1,609 Loss from operations before income taxes (32,656) (21,682)Income taxes – – Net loss$(32,656) $(21,682)Net loss per common share, basic and diluted$(0.99) $(0.77)Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in computation of net loss per common share, basic and diluted 33,113,991 27,979,838 Balance Sheet Data March 31, December 31, 2025 2024 (unaudited) Cash, cash equivalents, and investments$106,866 $128,530 Total assets 125,690 146,942 Total liabilities 37,575 30,100 Total stockholders’ equity 88,115 116,842
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HeartSciences Adds Prominent Key Advisors to its Scientific Advisory Board
Southlake, TX, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HeartSciences Inc. (Nasdaq:HSCS) (“HeartSciences” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered medical technology company focused on transforming ECGs/EKGs to save lives through earlier detection of heart disease, today announced the appointment of Dr. Girish Nadkarni, MD, Dr. Joshua Lampert, MD, and Dr. Akhil Vaid, MBBS, to its Scientific Advisory Board. These appointments underscore HeartSciences’ commitment to advancing and transforming data-driven AI-ECG technology. “We are honored to welcome Dr. Girish Nadkarni, Dr. Joshua Lampert, and Dr. Akhil Vaid to our Scientific Advisory Board,” said Andrew Simpson, CEO of HeartSciences. “Each of these distinguished leaders brings a wealth of expertise at the intersection of cardiology, artificial intelligence, and data-driven healthcare. Their pioneering work in clinical AI applications and digital medicine will be instrumental in advancing our mission to transform the standard of cardiac care through early detection and intervention. With their guidance, HeartSciences is better positioned than ever to lead the evolution of ECG technology into an essential diagnostic tool for a new era of precision medicine.” Dr. Girish Nadkarni, MD, MPH Dr. Girish N. Nadkarni is a physician-scientist and clinical informaticist, whose career is marked by leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and precision medicine. He is currently the Fishberg Professor of Medicine, the Director of the Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine and the Inaugural System Chief of the Division of Data-Driven and Digital Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He has spearheaded transformative and translational research leading to 375 original peer-reviewed research and 55 invited publications with over 40,000 citations and an h-index of 90. These include senior authored papers in journals including New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of American Medical Association, Annals of Internal Medicine, Nature Medicine and Lancet Digital Health. His work has advanced fields including precision medicine, including landmark studies using electrocardiograms for predicting outcomes, understanding impact of predictive AI in healthcare, AI-bioprognostics for kidney disease and predictive approaches for kidney disease. Dr. Nadkarni’s innovations extend to entrepreneurship, where he co-founded several companies that have pioneered AI-based approaches receiving FDA clearance. He is principal investigator for eight concurrent R01 grants or equivalents, three industry contracts and two NIH contracts for a cumulative amount of ~$40 million. Additionally, he holds numerous patents on AI applications in healthcare and co-invented the first FDA approved AI-bioprognostic for kidney disease. His influence is reflected in external leadership roles, including Chair of the Taskforce on AI/Digital Health and Associate Editor of NPJ Digital Medicine. His mentorship has seen several of his mentees attain independent faculty roles, underscoring his commitment to fostering future leaders in medicine. He has received several honors including the ANIO rising star award, the Carl Nacht Memorial lecture and the Harold Lamport clinical research award. Dr. Joshua Lampert, MD Joshua M Lampert, MD, FACC is a cardiac electrophysiologist, Assistant Professor of Medicine and the Medical Director of Machine Learning for Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital. Dr. Lampert is full-time faculty at Mount Sinai Hospital where he specializes in the management of patients with heart rhythm disorders. He was a recipient of the Mount Sinai Physician of the Year award in 2021 and has been recognized on multiple occasions for delivering exceptional patient care by the Patient Comments Committee. He focuses on the treatment of patients with the full spectrum of cardiac arrhythmias including catheter-based treatment and ablation of atrial fibrillation, complex atrial flutters, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular arrhythmias. He performs device implants such as left atrial appendage closure devices, pacemakers, defibrillators, and novel leadless pacemaker systems. He completed his medical training in internal medicine at Columbia University Medical Center (New York Presbyterian) and his training in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Mount Sinai Hospital. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. As Medical Director of Machine Learning, he develops and applies novel machine learning tools to improve patient care by augmenting the capacity to diagnose, risk stratify, and treat a variety of conditions. His work includes an ECG-based deep learning algorithm to predict which patients with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) go on to develop weak hearts. Additionally, he studies large language models and machine learning approaches to revolutionize modern clinical decision-making. His work also traverses the intersection of novel algorithms, health system structure, and workflows to translate these innovations into clinical practice in an era of augmented intelligence. He has been recognized for his academic contributions by leading medical organizations including the 2024 Simon Dack Award from the American College of Cardiology and the 2025 William J. Mandel Most Innovative Abstract Award by the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Akhil Vaid, MBBS Dr. Akhil Vaid, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Data-Driven and Digital Medicine and the Windreich Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His research focuses on the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence in healthcare, particularly in cardiology. Dr. Vaid has made significant contributions to the field, with numerous publications exploring deep learning techniques for analyzing medical data. His work includes developing AI models for detecting cardiac dysfunction from echocardiograms and electrocardiograms, as well as applying deep learning to natural language processing (NLP) in clinical documentation, computer vision for medical imaging analysis, and tabular data modeling for predictive analytics in healthcare. He is also deeply involved in model implementation, ensuring that AI solutions transition from research into practical, real-world clinical applications. His research is widely cited, highlighting its impact on medical AI and clinical decision-making. Beyond research, Dr. Vaid is actively involved in teaching and mentoring, shaping the future of digital medicine. As a member of the A.I.M.S. Lab, he collaborates with a diverse team to advance AI-driven innovations in medicine and science. About HeartSciences HeartSciences is a medical technology company focused on applying innovative AI-based technology to an ECG (also known as an EKG) to expand and improve an ECG’s clinical utility. Millions of ECGs are performed every week and the Company’s objective is to improve healthcare by making it a far more valuable cardiac screening tool, particularly in frontline or point-of-care clinical settings. HeartSciences has one of the largest libraries of AI-ECG algorithms and intends to provide these AI-ECG algorithms on a device agnostic cloud-based solution as well as a low-cost ECG hardware platform. Working with clinical experts, HeartSciences ensures that all solutions are designed to work within existing clinical care pathways, making it easier for clinicians to use AI-ECG technology to improve their patient’s care and lead to better outcomes. HeartSciences’ first product candidate for FDA clearance, the MyoVista® wavECG™, or the MyoVista®, is a resting 12-lead ECG that is also designed to provide diagnostic information related to cardiac dysfunction which has traditionally only been available through the use of cardiac imaging. The MyoVista® also provides conventional ECG information in the same test. For more information, please visit: https://www.heartsciences.com. X: @HeartSciences Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are relating to the Company’s future financial and operating performance. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein are “forward-looking statements” including, among other things, statements about HeartSciences’ beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on current expectations, assumptions and uncertainties involving judgments about, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements involve significant assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks discussed in HeartSciences’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 29, 2024, HeartSciences’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on September 12, 2024, HeartSciences’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on December 16, 2024, HeartSciences’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2024 and in HeartSciences’ other filings with the SEC at www.sec.gov. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements. Investor Relations: Integrous CommunicationsMark KomonoskiPartnerPhone: 877-255-8483Email: mkomonoski@integcom.us Media Contact: HeartSciencesGene GephartPhone: +1-682-244-2578 Ext. 2024Email: info@heartsciences.com
Orchestra BioMed’s AVIM Therapy Global Intellectual Property Estate Reaches 137 Issued Patents for the Treatment of Hypertension and Heart Failure
Secured ten new fully-issued patents related to hypertension treatment during last 12 months, bringing global issued patent estate total for this condition to 120 patentsPatent estate covering atrioventricular interval modulation (“AVIM”) therapy now includes 46 issued U.S. patents and 91 patents outside the U.S. that collectively comprise over 2100 claims related to the treatment of hypertension as well as heart failureHeart failure pipeline program now protected by an additional 17 issued global patents FDA recently granted Breakthrough Device Designation to AVIM therapy for use in patients with uncontrolled hypertension at increased cardiovascular risk, including those at risk of heart failure NEW HOPE, Pa., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO) (“Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through risk-reward sharing partnerships, today announced continued expansion of its global intellectual property (IP) estate supporting its proprietary AVIM therapy pipeline (formerly known as Cardiac Neuromodulation Therapy or “CNT”). Over the past 12 months, the Company has secured 10 new patents related to treatment of hypertension. The Company has also secured a total of 17 patents covering application of the technology for treatment of heart failure, significantly expanding the reach of its IP platform. “We are very proud of the continued expansion of our intellectual property portfolio supporting AVIM therapy, which we are actively evaluating for the treatment of hypertension in the BACKBEAT global pivotal study in collaboration with Medtronic,” commented David Hochman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orchestra BioMed. “Over the past year, we have strengthened our patent estate with ten newly issued patents covering the treatment of hypertension. Our issued hypertension-specific patent portfolio is now 120 patents strong and we expect it to continue to grow in the future. Equally exciting is our growing heart failure treatment patent estate which is now comprised of seventeen issued patents. This extraordinary array of intellectual property reflects our strategic commitment to protect our proprietary, high-impact device-based therapy which we believe can help physicians better address the needs of patients with hypertension, the leading global risk factor for death, as well as heart failure, which affects more than 64 million people worldwide.” AVIM therapy is currently being evaluated in the BACKBEAT global pivotal study for the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension in patients who have or are indicated to receive a pacemaker. This population reflects the broader population of people living with high blood pressure who are at elevated risk for severe cardiovascular events and comorbidities such as myocardial infarction, stroke and heart failure, underscoring the potential broader impact of AVIM therapy beyond blood pressure management. AVIM therapy was recently granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension with increased cardiovascular risk, regardless of an indication for a pacemaker to treat a cardiac rhythm disorder. The Orchestra BioMed global intellectual property portfolio related to the treatment of hypertension and heart failure with AVIM therapy includes patent protection in key markets, including the United States, Europe, Japan, and China. About Orchestra BioMedOrchestra BioMed (Nasdaq: OBIO) is a biomedical innovation company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through risk-reward sharing partnerships with leading medical device companies. Orchestra BioMed’s partnership-enabled business model focuses on forging strategic collaborations with leading medical device companies to drive successful global commercialization of products it develops. Orchestra BioMed’s lead product candidate is atrioventricular interval modulation (AVIM) therapy for the treatment of hypertension, the leading risk factor for death worldwide. Orchestra BioMed is also developing the Virtue® Sirolimus AngioInfusion™ Balloon (SAB) for the treatment of atherosclerotic artery disease, the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Orchestra BioMed has a strategic collaboration with Medtronic, one of the largest medical device companies in the world, for development and commercialization of AVIM therapy for the treatment of hypertension in pacemaker-indicated patients, and a strategic partnership with Terumo, a global leader in medical technology, for development and commercialization of Virtue SAB for the treatment of artery disease. The company has received four Breakthrough Device Designations from the U.S. FDA across these two core programs, reflecting the significant potential of its technologies to address high unmet needs in cardiovascular care. For further information about Orchestra BioMed, please visit www.orchestrabiomed.com, and follow us on LinkedIn. References to Websites and Social Media Platforms References to information included on, or accessible through, websites and social media platforms do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained at or available through such websites or social media platforms, and you should not consider such information to be part of this press release. About AVIM Therapy AVIM therapy is an investigational therapy compatible with standard dual-chamber pacemakers designed to substantially and persistently lower blood pressure. It has been evaluated in pilot studies in patients with hypertension who are also indicated for a pacemaker. MODERATO II, a double-blind, randomized pilot study, showed that patients treated with AVIM therapy experienced net reductions of 8.1 mmHg in 24-hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure (aSBP) and 12.3 mmHg in office systolic blood pressure (oSBP) at six months when compared to control patients. In addition to reducing blood pressure, clinical results using AVIM therapy demonstrate improvements in cardiac function and hemodynamics. The BACKBEAT (BradycArdia paCemaKer with atrioventricular interval modulation for Blood prEssure treAtmenT) global pivotal study will further evaluate the safety and efficacy of AVIM therapy in lowering blood pressure in patients who have systolic blood pressure above target despite anti-hypertensive medication and who are indicated for or have recently received a dual-chamber cardiac pacemaker. About the FDA Breakthrough Device Program The FDA Breakthrough Device Program, established in 2015, is designed to expedite the development, review, and potential market access of medical devices that may offer more effective treatment or diagnosis for life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating conditions. The designation provides manufacturers with prioritized FDA review and early, frequent interactions with agency experts to efficiently address development and regulatory considerations. Breakthrough status may also support streamlined reimbursement pathways, including eligibility for New Technology Add-on Payments (NTAP) and Transitional Pass-Through Payments (TPT), by helping to demonstrate substantial clinical improvement. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected coverage and future growth of the Company’s intellectual property portfolio, the potential efficacy, safety and commercial value of the Company’s commercial product candidates, including the ability of AVIM therapy to favorably influence ventricular function, implementation of the Company’s ongoing BACKBEAT global pivotal study, the potential benefits of receiving a Breakthrough Device Designation, including its ability to expedite FDA reviews and streamline reimbursement pathways, the ability of the Company’s partnerships to accelerate clinical development, and the Company’s strategic partnerships. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; risks related to regulatory approval of the Company’s product candidates and ongoing regulation of the Company’s product candidates, if approved; the timing of, and the Company’s ability to achieve, expected regulatory and business milestones; the impact of competitive products and product candidates; and the risk factors discussed under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2025, as updated by any risk factors disclosed under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II of the Company’s subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. Given these risks and uncertainties, the Company cautions against placing undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which only speak as of the date of this press release. The Company does not plan and undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements made herein, except as required by law. Investor ContactSilas NewcombOrchestra BioMed Snewcomb@orchestrabiomed.com Media ContactKelsey Kirk-EllisOrchestra BioMedKkirkellis@orchestrabiomed.com



