Phase 3 Trial Tests Tafamidis for TTR Amyloid Heart Disease
Pfizer's landmark trial examines whether tafamidis can safely treat transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, a progressive and often fatal heart condition.
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Pfizer's landmark trial examines whether tafamidis can safely treat transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, a progressive and often fatal heart condition.
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