The dual-action agent LCZ696 blocks the angiotensin ... through enhancement of the beneficial effects of the body's own natriuretic peptides,” he continues. Inhibition of neprilysin results ...

Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Testing for natriuretic peptide markers, such as B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) or N-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP), has ...