ARCA biopharma CEO Michael R. Bristow to Be Interviewed Live Today on Clear Channel Business Talk Radio

Interview Scheduled at 11:05am PDT / 12:05 pm MDT / 2:05pm EDT on the Traders Network Radio Show, Hosted by Michael Yorba


WESTMINSTER, CO--(Marketwired - Mar 19, 2014) - ARCA biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABIO), a biopharmaceutical company developing genetically-targeted therapies for cardiovascular diseases, today announced that Michael R. Bristow, president and CEO, will be interviewed live today by host Michael Yorba on Clear Channel Business Talk Radio's The Traders Network Show. Any interested parties may tune in and listen live via Clear Channel's nationally syndicated iHeart Radio stream.

The live interview details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Start Time: 11:05am PDT | 12:05pm MDT | 2:05pm EDT (U.S.)
Network: Clear Channel
Station: DFW 1190AM KFXR
Show: The Traders Network
Host: Michael Yorba
Live iHeart Radio Stream: http://www.iheart.com/live/4276/?autoplay=true

About ARCA biopharma
ARCA biopharma is dedicated to developing genetically-targeted therapies for cardiovascular diseases. The Company's lead product candidate, Gencaro™ (bucindolol hydrochloride), is an investigational, pharmacologically unique beta-blocker and mild vasodilator being developed for atrial fibrillation. ARCA has identified common genetic variations that it believes predict individual patient response to Gencaro, giving it the potential to be the first genetically-targeted atrial fibrillation prevention treatment. ARCA has a collaboration with Medtronic, Inc. for support of the GENETIC-AF trial. For more information please visit www.arcabiopharma.com.

About Clear Channel: Clear Channel's Media and Entertainment division has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America with 243 million monthly listeners. It serves 150 cities through 850 owned radio stations in the U.S., as well as more than 140 stations in New Zealand and Australia. www.clearchannel.com.

About Michael Yorba: Mr. Yorba is the founder of Yorba Media and featured host on Clear Channel. For the past six years he has produced and hosted The Traders Network Show broadcasted live daily on Clear Channel DFW 1190AM KFXR from 1pm - 3pm CT, Monday-Friday.

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Safe Harbor Statement

This press release and the anticipated interview contain "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding, potential timing for patient enrollment in the GENETIC-AF trial, the sufficiency of the Company's capital to support its operations, the potential for genetic variations to predict individual patient response to Gencaro, Gencaro's potential to treat atrial fibrillation, future treatment options for patients with atrial fibrillation, the role of AF burden in diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation and the potential for Gencaro to be the first genetically-targeted atrial fibrillation prevention treatment. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and performance could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties associated with: the Company's financial resources and whether they will be sufficient to meet the Company's business objectives and operational requirements; results of earlier clinical trials may not be confirmed in future trials, the protection and market exclusivity provided by the Company's intellectual property; risks related to the drug discovery and the regulatory approval process; and, the impact of competitive products and technological changes. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in ARCA's filings with the SEC, including without limitation the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and subsequent filings. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Contact Information:

Investor & Media Contact:
Derek Cole
+1 (720) 940-2163
derek.cole@arcabiopharma.com

Press/Media Contact:
Matthew Bird
MUNCmedia Public Relations
+1 (917) 409-8211
matt.bird@muncmedia.com
www.muncmedia.com

CEO MICHAEL BRISTOW of ARCA Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABIO) - Clear Channel Business Talk Radio "The Traders Network Show" broadcasted live daily M-F from 1pm-3pm CT. Michael Yorba Host of Clear Channel Business Talk Radio "The Traders Network Show" broadcasted daily on DFW1190AM KFXR M-F from 1pm-3pm CT