Case Report: Low Dose of Valsartan/Sacubitril Leads to Successful Reversal of Acute Heart Failure in Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiomyopathy

oleh: Shih-Hsing Lo, Yi-Ching Liu, Zen-Kong Dai, Zen-Kong Dai, I-Chen Chen, I-Chen Chen, Yen-Hsien Wu, Jong-Hau Hsu, Jong-Hau Hsu

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01

Deskripsi

Valsartan/sacubitril is a new agent approved for the treatment of chronic heart failure in adults, with a combination of angiotensin receptor inhibitor and neprilysin inhibitor. However, the benefit of valsartan/sacubitril in pediatric patients is unknown. We herein report its clinical benefit in a case of acute decompensated heart failure in chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy. This case suggests that in children with acute heart failure refractory to conventional medications, low dose of sacubitril/valsartan may be an effective therapy.