A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Eduardo Thadeu de Oliveira Correia
, Letícia Mara dos Santos Barbetta
, Evandro Tinoco Mesquita
Eduardo Thadeu de Oliveira Correia
, Letícia Mara dos Santos Barbetta
, Evandro Tinoco Mesquita
Introduction Heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) leads to mortality and impairment in one’s quality of life, and causes a major impact on the healthcare system. Despite trials showing the benefits of angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) over angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi), and the superiority of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) over placebos, current guidelines still recommend ACEi, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRA), and beta-blockers as first-line therapy in HFrEF.– In this letter, we will discuss the potential benefits and risks […]
Keywords: Angiotensins; Drug Therapy; Heart failure; Hospitalization; Mortality; Neprilysin; Stroke Volume; Ventricular Modeling