Efficacy and Safety of Sacubitril/Valsartan in African American Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction

Efficacy and Safety of Sacubitril/Valsartan in African American Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction

There is limited long-term evidence specific to AAs with HFrEF on sacubitril/valsartan therapy. Plasma NT-proBNP levels are lower in AA individuals as compared to Caucasian individuals in general. However, the mechanism of action of sacubitril specifically targets the activity of BNP. Therefore, there is the potential that the mechanism of action of sacubitril/valsartan may be less effective in AAs.

To assess the efficacy and safety of sacubitril/valsartan in AA patients with HFrEF by comparing the outcomes of AA patients on ARNI therapy plus SOC (with or without hydralazine/isosorbide [H-IDSN]) to AA patients receiving ACEi/ARB therapy plus SOC (with or without H-ISDN).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Self-identified as AA
• NYHA class II-IV symptoms
• Left ventricle EF <40%
• Receiving stable doses of standard therapy, including ACE inhibitors or ARBs, ARNI (within a month from discharge), combination H-ISDN, beta blockers, digoxin, spironolactone, and diuretics as tolerated.
• Patient must have minimum of three months follow-up

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients not meeting inclusion criteria