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ENTRESTO is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component...
ENTRESTO is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adult patients with chronic heart failure. Benefits are most clearly evident in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below normal.
LVEF is a variable measure, so use clinical judgment in deciding whom to treat.
Definitions
ACEi, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; ARB, angiotensin II receptor blocker; HFpEF, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; HFrEF, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; MOA, mechanism of action; RAS, renin-angiotensin system.
References
1. ENTRESTO [prescribing information]. East Hanover, NJ: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
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