Heart drug that cuts heart attack, stroke risk 25% gets guideline boost
Amarin (NASDAQ: AMRN) has welcomed the updated 2026 ACC/AHA/Multisociety Dyslipidemia Guideline, which endorses icosapent ethyl (IPE) for statin-treated patients with elevated triglycerides to reduce cardiovascular risk. The guideline reinforces that IPE, marketed as VASCEPA/VAZKEPA, reduces cardiovascular events by 25% and supports a broader approach to dyslipidemia management beyond LDL-C lowering. This endorsement is seen as a significant step forward in patient care, addressing residual cardiovascular risk in millions of patients.