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Definitions
ACEi, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; ADHF, acute decompensated heart failure; ARB, angiotensin II receptor blocker; ARNI, angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor; ARR, absolute risk reduction; BID, twice daily; BNP, brain natriuretic peptide; CI, confidence interval; HFpEF, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; HFrEF, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; HR, hazard ratio; KM, Kaplan–Meier; NT-proBNP, N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; NNT, number needed to treat; NYHA, New York Heart Association; OR, odds ratio; RR, relative reduction; RRR, relative risk reduction; SD, standard deviation; SBP, systolic blood pressure.

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