BACKGROUND: Sacubitril/valsartan is currently a standard medication in the treatment of reduced ejection fraction heart failure (HFrEF), and studies have also shown its efficacy for controlling hypertension. However, its efficacy varies between populations, and current recommendations are predominantly based on non Asian data. Hence, this study synthesizes the available evidence to determine its overall efficacy and safety among Asians. METHODS: A systematic search through PubMed, ScienceDirect, Cochrane, HERDIN PLUS, and ClinicalTrials.gov was done to include randomized controlled trials with Asian data comparing sacubitril/valsartan against an active control. The Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 was used to assess each article for bias. Forest plots in fixed-effects model for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), hypertension control, and safety were created using RevMan 5.4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Ten articles with an overall low risk of bias were included involving 6120 Asians. Sacubitril/valsartan showed better hypertension control against conventional angiotensin blocker (odds ratio [OR], 1.63; confidence interval [CI], 1.38–1.92; I2 = 7%). However, MACE reduction was not significant in HFrEF (hazard ratio, 0.89; CI, 0.73–1.08; I2 = 0%) or acute myocardial infarction (hazard ratio, 0.90; CI, 0.65–1.24; I2 = 0%). Safety was comparable to conventional angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) with a severe adverse event OR of 0.81 (CI, 0.44–1.50; I2 = 38%) and nonsevere adverse event OR of 1.09 (CI, 0.88–1.35; I2 = 44%). These results implicate the nee for efficacy studies focused on Asians, reassessment of the strength of recommendations in the treatment of heart failure, and consideration of sacubitril/valsartan as a treatment option for hypertension. CONCLUSION Among Asians, better hypertension control is seen with LCZ696 than conventional ARB. However, MACE reduction in HFrEF or acute myocardial infarction is insignificant, although there is a trend toward benefit. Finally, safety is comparable to conventional angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/ARBs.\.
Asian ; Heart Failure ; Hypertension ; LCZ696 ; sacubitril and valsartan sodium hydrate drug combination