Commentary|Podcasts|December 2, 2025

Breaking Down CELEBRATE and POLY-HF: Two Paths to Better Cardiac Care

Author(s)Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, BCPSAQ Cardiology, CACP, Aislinn Antrim, Associate Editorial Director

Fact checked by: Ron Panarotti

In this solo episode, Craig Beavers breaks down new data from the CELEBRATE STEMI (NCT04825743) trial and the POLY-HF (NCT04633005) polypill study. He highlights what these findings could mean for real-world practice, from early antiplatelet strategies to improving adherence and outcomes in heart failure.

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