Challenges for the development of new treatment against heart failure pending of ejection fraction

Understand the complexity.

Explore new solutions.

Heart failure is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide — and despite major therapeutic progress, the need for effective and targeted treatments remains urgent.

This white paper from PhysioStim offers a deep dive into the current challenges of drug development in Heart Failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), with a focus on translational preclinical models and regulatory guidance.

Whether you are a researcher, pharmacologist, or project leader, this white paper is designed to guide your strategic decisions and help you optimize your cardiac drug development path.

Access expert knowledge 

on cardiac drug development

Key data on Heart Failure

32%

20%

#1

cause of hospitalization 
for people over 65 years old

Of heart failure patients die 
within 1 year post-discharge

Of myocarditis cases lead 
to HFrEF

About PhysioStim

Founded in 2000, PhysioStim is a French preclinical CRO specialized in cardiac electrophysiology and pharmacology. For over 25 years, we ve supported pharmaceutical and biotech companies in developing safe and effective therapies for cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular diseases.

We provide scientifically rigorous, tailored preclinical studies, with a strong focus on translational relevance through in vitro, ex vivo, in vivo, and human-based models. Whether assessing safety, exploring efficacy in heart failure, or conducting mechanistic studies, quality, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance remain our top priorities, backed by GLP certification and AAALAC accreditation.

At PhysioStim, every project is unique. We offer customized study designs and flexible collaborations, adapting to your timelines and objectives with transparency, scientific precision, and a customerdriven mindset. 

Our mission

Provide first-in-class cardiovascular expertise to succeed in your preclinical studies. PhysioStim supports you from to discovery stages to clinical development.

Cardiac safety 
assays

Human translation platfrom

Consulting

Drug efficacy


Let’s bridge the 
preclinical gap together!

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