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ArticleWorld journal of experimental medicine2025

Sacubitril/valsartan as add-on to standard therapy in patients with heart failure: A randomized controlled trial.

Reevanshi Dhawan, Rakesh Mittal, Ashwani Kumar, Kuldip S Laller, Paramjeet S Gill, Adarsh Rag, Niti Mittal

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Reevanshi DhawanDepartment of Pharmacology, PGIMS, Rohtak 124001, Haryana, India.
Rakesh MittalDepartment of Pharmacology, PGIMS, Rohtak 124001, Haryana, India.
Ashwani KumarDepartment of Cardiology, PGIMS, Rohtak 124001, Haryana, India.
Kuldip S LallerDepartment of Cardiology, PGIMS, Rohtak 124001, Haryana, India.
Paramjeet S GillDepartment of Microbiology, PGIMS, Rohtak 124001, Haryana, India.
Adarsh RagDepartment of Pharmacology, PGIMS, Rohtak 124001, Haryana, India.
Niti MittalDepartment of Pharmacology, PGIMS, Rohtak 124001, Haryana, India. drnitimittal@uhsr.ac.in.

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backgroundSacubitril/valsartan is a first-in-class angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) which combines an angiotensin receptor blocker (valsartan) with sacubitril, an inhibitor of the enzyme neprilysin. By virtue of combined effect of blocking the action of angiotensin-II and inhibiting the breakdown of natriuretic peptides, ARNIs have beneficial role in heart failure (HF).

aimTo evaluate the effect of sacubitril/valsartan on N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro BNP), inflammatory marker [high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)], and quality of life when given as add-on to standard therapy in patients with HF.

methodsSacubitril/valsartan as add-on therapy for improvement in HF study was a randomised controlled trial conducted from July 2023 to November 2024 in a public tertiary care hospital in India. Eligible patients were randomised in 1:1 ratio to either of the 2 study arms: (1) Group A (sacubitril/valsartan + standard treatment); and (2) Group B (standard treatment) for 12 weeks. Primary end point was change in NT-pro BNP levels at 12 weeks from baseline. Secondary endpoints included (1) Change in hs-CRP levels; (2) Change in World Health Organisation Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) score; and (3) Incidence of treatment-related adverse events or worsening HF. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences trial version 29.0 and

resultsOut of 124 patients screened, 80 were enrolled of which 25 patients in each group were available for per-protocol analysis. At baseline, both the groups were comparable. Sacubitril/valsartan group exhibited a statistically significant greater reduction in NT-pro BNP (-35.91 ± 28.01

conclusionSacubitril/valsartan demonstrated significant improvements in HF biomarkers, inflammation, and quality of life without compromising safety supporting its role as an effective addition to standard HF therapy. Further research is needed to evaluate its long-term benefits on mortality and cardiac remodeling.

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Heart failureHigh-sensitivity C-reactive proteinNeprilysin inhibitorN-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptideSacubitril/valsartanWorld Health Organisation Quality of Life Questionnaire

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