# Novartis Drug Fails Key Test of New Approach to Heart Disease

https://mins.news/en/item/46188

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-05 01:00 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-04/novartis-drug-fails-key-test-of-new-approach-to-heart-disease?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9b699f48059c000187cda0

> A Novartis drug considered a potential blockbuster failed to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes in a final-stage trial, dealing a major setback to a new strategy for preventing cardiovascular disease.

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