Advances in Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy. VI. Sacubitril-Valsartan, An Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor.

Natriuretic peptides are endogenous hormones that are released in response to the mechanical stretch of cardiac myocytes or neurohormonal stimulation. These peptides cause vasodilation, natriuresis, and diuresis among other beneficial effects, indica…

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