Real-World Evidence Fails Another Test At US FDA
Executive Summary
Correvio’s attempt to move vernakalant from 'clinical hold' to 'FDA approved' was a huge long shot. But the advisory committee vote – and looming FDA rejection – are another indication that real-world data is not a panacea.
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