Angiotensin–Neprilysin Inhibition in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Velazquez EJ, Morrow DA, DeVore AD, Duffy CI, Ambrosy AP, McCague K, Rocha R, Braunwald E. Angiotensin–Neprilysin Inhibition in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. New England Journal Of Medicine 2018, 380: 539-548. PMID: 30415601, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1812851.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAgedAminobutyratesAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBiphenyl CompoundsCardiac Output, LowDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDrug CombinationsEnalaprilFemaleHeart FailureHumansMaleMiddle AgedNatriuretic Peptide, BrainNeprilysinPeptide FragmentsStroke VolumeTetrazolesValsartanConceptsAcute decompensated heart failureDecompensated heart failureNT-proBNP concentrationsSacubitril-valsartan groupSacubitril-valsartan therapyReduced ejection fractionHeart failureSymptomatic hypotensionRenal functionEnalapril groupEjection fractionWeek 4N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide concentrationsAngiotensin-Neprilysin InhibitionKey safety outcomePrimary efficacy outcomeNatriuretic peptide concentrationsGreater reductionEnalapril therapyEfficacy outcomesHemodynamic stabilizationSafety outcomesBaseline valuesWeek 1Patients