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RASi ACEI ARB

Choose one of ARNI (ARB + neprilysin inhib), ACEI or ARB

36-hr washout when transitioning ACEI to ARNI

  • ARNI preferred RASi in NYHA II-IV.
    • Neutral endopeptidase (NEP, aka neprilysin) degrades natriuretic peptides,
      • bradykinin & angiotensins.
    • Valsartan + sacubitril (NEPi) ↓ CV mort & HF hosp c/w ACEi;
      • ↑ HoTN, AKI (NEJM 2014;371:993 & 2019;380:539).
    • Contraindicated if h/o angioedema.
    • BNP 應該會上升 ↑ ,因 為: ARNI 含有 neprilysin inhibitor,
      • 會減少 BNP 的 → 降解,
      • 使用 ARNI 的 → 期間,可以 ✔ 用 NT pro-BNP 來監測 HF
  • ACEI: if unable to tolerate or afford ARNI. ↓ mortality vs. placebo.
    • High-dose more effic. than low.
  • Watch for
    • ↑ Cr,
    • ↑ K (ameliorate by low-K diet, diuretics, K binders),
    • cough,
    • angioedema.
  • ARB:
    • consider if cannot tolerate
    • ACEI (eg, b/c cough) as noninferior