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, Managing Editor

In this solo episode, Craig Beavers breaks down new data from the CELEBRATE STEMI trial and the POLY-HF 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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