ANSWER: Valsartan, which is in the class of blood pressure medicines called the angiotensin receptor blockers, typically does increase blood potassium levels, so 5.5 mmol/L is not an uncommon ...

Dear E.S.: Valsartan, which is in the class of blood pressure medicines called the angiotensin receptor blockers, typically does increase blood potassium levels, so 5.5 mmol/L is not an uncommon ...

Sacubitril/valsartan may be a better treatment option compared with ACEi/ARBs for patients with malignant hypertension-associated thrombotic microangiopathy.

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a genetic condition featuring episodes of painful, rapid swelling under the skin. Stress is one of the most common triggers of HAE.

Thus ARB induced angioedema is considered to be a rare phenomenon and it is continued to be used as an alternatives of ACEIs. In this case report, we reported a case of 78-year-old gentleman who ...

A multi-district Valsartan lawsuit is underway to get compensation for people who used contaminated Valsartan. Here is what you need to know about it.

Compared with ARB therapy, sacubitril plus valsartan decreases risk for acute kidney injury and hyperkalemia in older patients with heart failure.

Sacubitril/valsartan combination with dapagliflozin exerted better effects than ACEI or ARB with other hypoglycemic drugs in improving cardiac function and ventricular remodeling in patients with ...

Sacubitril/valsartan leads to greater reduction in plasma NT-proBNP levels compared to valsartan alone after stabilization for worsening heart failure in patients with an ejection fraction (EF ...

Sacubitril/valsartan leads to greater reduction in plasma NT-proBNP levels compared to valsartan alone after stabilization for worsening heart failure in patients with an ejection fraction (EF ...

Hereditary and allergic angioedema share some similar symptoms, but their causes and triggering factors are different. Knowing the underlying causes can help identify the most effective treatment.