Sacubitril/valsartan in primary care: The practice nurse’s role

Many patients with heart failure rely on practice nurses to monitor their care. A multidisciplinary team (MDT) integrated community approach has been endorsed by NICE guidelines when delivering HF care. This article provides practice nurses with the information they need to understand the condition, current treatment guidelines, and the new treatment – sacubitril/valsartan, the first-in-class angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor.