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Hypotension during treatment with sacubitril/valsartan: practical tips for prevention and management
Despite the undeniable benefits of sacubitril/valsartan in terms of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic heart failure, its administration can be complicated by side effects. The most common of these is hypotension. Although it is an unpleasant complication, it does not – and should not – always be a reason to discontinue therapy. Fear of hypotension should not lead to not prescribing sacubitril/valsartan at all. We provide practical guidance on how to approach this clinical situation.
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