Sacubitril/valsartan combo delivers in acute heart failure

CHICAGO -- In-hospital initiation of sacubitril/valsartan, compared with enalapril, is safe and effective in acute decompensated heart failure, according to the results of the PIONEER-HF trial. Dr. Larry A. Allen of the University of Colorado, Denver, discusses how the findings will change treatment of hospitalized patients with acute decompensated heart failure.