Long-Term Real-World Outcomes of Mavacamten in Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy up to 108 Weeks

Nosheen Reza1, Anandkumar Dubey2, Nadim Mahmud3

  • 1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

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Insights

Mavacamten effectively reduced obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) gradients and improved symptoms in a real-world setting. The cardiac myosin inhibitor demonstrated a favorable safety profile over 108 weeks, comparable to clinical trials.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Mavacamten is a novel cardiac myosin inhibitor for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
  • Limited long-term real-world data exist for mavacamten's safety and effectiveness.
  • This study evaluates mavacamten use in a large US cohort at a specialized HCM center.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the real-world effectiveness and safety of mavacamten in patients with obstructive HCM.
  • To analyze long-term outcomes up to 108 weeks of treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 163 adult patients initiated on mavacamten.
  • Data collected on clinical effectiveness and safety parameters.
  • Treatment duration up to 108 weeks.

Main Results:

  • Significant reductions in resting and Valsalva left ventricular outflow tract gradients were observed.
  • Substantial improvements in New York Heart Association (NYHA) class occurred, with 75% showing >1 class improvement by Week 12.
  • Mean left ventricular wall thickness decreased, and background medication doses were reduced.
  • Mavacamten was discontinued in 3.7% of patients due to adverse events, primarily decreased left ventricular ejection fraction.

Conclusions:

  • Mavacamten demonstrates high effectiveness in reducing LVOTO gradients and improving symptoms in real-world obstructive HCM patients.
  • The drug maintains an acceptable safety profile, consistent with clinical trial findings.
  • Mavacamten therapy allows for reduction in background cardiovascular medications.

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