Risk of cardiovascular disease may rise for adults using Kaftrio/Trikafta
In adults with cystic fibrosis (CF), six of months treatment with Kaftrio (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) led to lower levels of biomarkers of inflammation, but higher blood levels of fat-like molecules considered to be cardiovascular risk factors, according to a recent study in Italy. While highly effective, the triple-combination therapy — available…