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Tenax Therapeutics Announces Two Presentations at Upcoming American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions
Presentations Will Feature the Company’s Two Late-Stage Drug Candidates: Imatinib for Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) and Levosimendan for
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nPresentations Will Feature the Company’s Two Late-Stage Drug Candidates: Imatinib for Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) and Levosimendan for Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Left Heart Failure (PF-HFpEF)\n\n MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nTenax Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TENX), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on identifying, developing and commercializing products that address cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases with high unmet medical need, today announced that two presentations will be made at the upcoming American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Sessions featuring the Company’s lead drug candidates, imatinib and levosimendan, both of which are currently in late-stage development for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. The ACC’s annual meeting is being held on April 2-4, 2022, in Washington, D.C.\n\nOn April 3rd, the session “A Whole New World in Pulmonary Hypertension: Randomized Clinical Trial Updates For 2022” will include a presentation entitled “Helping PH-HFpEF Patients Walk Further with Levosimendan” by Professor Barry Borlaug from the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Borlaug will present data from the HELP trial, a Phase 2 study that demonstrated the clinical efficacy of levosimendan in patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with left heart disease for the first time. Dr. Borlaug is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Tenax Therapeutics.\n\nOn April 4th, the session “Back to the Future: Old Drugs with a New Purpose in PAH” will include a presentation entitled “Next-generation Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors for PAH” by Professor Stuart Rich from Northwestern University. Dr. Rich will review the mechanisms underlying this novel class of drugs, which includes imatinib, and the anticipated clinical trials that will be forthcoming. Dr. Rich is also the Chief Medical Officer of Tenax Therapeutics.\n\nAbout the American College of Cardiology\n\nThe American College of Cardiology envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its 54,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the...