ESC Congress 2013: New data provide evidence for the positive safety and efficacy profile of Pradaxa® in various atrial fibrillation patient populations

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Boehringer Ingelheim today announced the upcoming presentation of new data on the novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate) during the ESC Congress 2013 organised by the European Society of Cardiology (August 31 – September 4, Amsterdam, The Netherlands). The new data will add to the already available extensive body of knowledge on Pradaxa®’s positive safety and efficacy profile.

Boehringer Ingelheim remains committed to advancing the cardiology field and supporting physicians in their search for optimal stroke protection. Data being presented at the ESC Congress 2013 will complement the ongoing clinical trial programme of Pradaxa®, including results from the pivotal RE-LY® trial and the only long-term NOAC study, RELY-ABLE®, as well as new preclinical research on the company’s investigational antibody fragment antidote for dabigatran.

“The breadth of data being presented for Pradaxa® at this year’s ESC Congress 2013 demonstrates Boehringer Ingelheim’s continued dedication to improving the lives of patients with cardiovascular disorders. Our extensive and ongoing investment into clinical research will provide additional evidence on the positive efficacy and safety profile of Pradaxa® as well as important insights on its use in a wide range of patients and clinical settings”, said Professor Klaus Dugi, Corporate Senior Vice President Medicine, Boehringer Ingelheim.

Details of the key Pradaxa® abstracts being presented at the ESC Congress 2013 are listed below. Further information and the full list of abstracts can be found within the Scientific Programme, available at: http://spo.escardio.org/default.aspx?eevtid=60

Management of dyspepsia symptoms
on dabigatran during RELY-ABLE:
long-term follow up study after RE-LY

Poster Presentation
ESC Number: P549
Poster Session 1: Arrhythmias – Pacing – Resynchronisation
Date: 31 August
Display Time: 14:00-18:00
Presentation Time: 15:30-16:30
Location: Posters – Village 9

Effects of the direct thrombin inhibitor
dabigatran etexilate vs warfarin on
platelet function in patients with atrial
fibrillation

Poster Presentation
ESC Number: P1430
Poster Session 2: Treatment of Hypertension
Date: 1 September
Display Time: 08:30-12:30
Presentation Time: 10:00-11:00
Location: Posters – Village 9

RE-ALIGN: Dabigatran in patients with
a mechanical heart valve

Hot Line Presentation
ESC Number: 937
Hot Line 1: Late Breaking Trials on Thrombosis
Date: 1 September
Time: 11:54-12:06
Location: Amsterdam – Central Village

Guidance adherent dabigatran
etexilate treatment versus warfarin in
the RE-LY population: an analysis on
the basis of the European label
recommendations for dabigatran
etexilate

Poster Presentation
ESC Number: P4278
Poster Session 5: Atrial Fibrillation: New Insights
Date: 2 September
Display Time: 14:00-18:00
Presentation Time: 15:30-16:30
Location: Posters – Village 9

Reversal of dabigatran clotting activity
in the rat ex vivo by a specific and
selective antibody fragment antidote:
are there non-specific effects on
warfarin, rivaroxaban and apixaban?

Poster Presentation
ESC Number: P4848
Poster Session 6: Thrombosis and Antithrombotic Therapy
Date: 3 September
Display Time: 08:30-12:30
Presentation Time: 10:00-11:00
Location: Posters – Village 9

Pradaxa® is widely approved for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and for primary prevention of VTE following total hip replacement or total knee replacement surgery.1 The extensive in-market experience of over 2 million patient-years in all licensed indications puts Pradaxa® first among the novel oral anticoagulants.2 In addition, Boehringer Ingelheim recently started submitting applications to regulatory authorities for the use of Pradaxa® in the acute treatment and prevention of recurrent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

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Please click on the link below for ‘Notes to Editors’ and ‘References’: http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/news/news_releases/press_releases/2013/26_august_2013_dabigatranetexilate.html