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May 11, 2026

Global Healthcare: The Cardiology Renaissance

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Goldman Sachs analyzes the newly published design of the Phase 3 CARDIO-TTRansform study for AZN/IONS' Wainua, the largest ATTR-CM trial to date. The report highlights the trial's ability to demonstrate silencer efficacy in a modern treatment landscape featuring high stabilizer use.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The Phase 3 CARDIO-TTRansform study for Wainua is the largest ATTR-CM trial to date with 1,432 patients enrolled.
  • 2.The trial features high baseline usage of TTR stabilizers (57%) and SGLT2 inhibitors (18%), reflecting current real-world market dynamics.
  • 3.Analysts expect a robust dataset in 2H 2026, though high concomitant therapy use might lower observed event rates.

Table of Contents

  • AZN/IONS' Wainua Ph3 trial publication points to a robust TTR-CM dataset in 2H
  • Valuation and risks
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • GS Factor Profile
  • M&A Rank
  • Quantum
  • Disclosures
  • Company-specific regulatory disclosures
  • Distribution of ratings/investment banking relationships
  • Price target and rating history chart(s)
  • Target price history table(s)

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Authors

Salveen RichterRajan SharmaTommie ReerinkMax Da, Ph.D.

Securities

AZNIONSALNYPFEBBIO

Themes

Cardiology Pipeline InnovationCombination Therapy EfficacyRare Disease Market Dynamics

Regions

GlobalEuropeNorth AmericaUnited KingdomUnited States