Sacubitril/Valsartan in Management of Heart Failure: A Review of Safety, Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness

This review explores the recommended guidelines on combination therapy with SAC/VAL, advantages and disadvantages of this combination over traditional therapies, and effectiveness and safety of SAC/VAL in patients with HFrEF. Additionally, this review also scrutinizes the cost-effectiveness of SAC/VAL to understand the clinical utility this drug, specifically in developing parts of the world.

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An Introduction to understanding Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in adults

Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is primarily used to provide cardiopulmonary support. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a lifesaving technique used in critically ill patients presenting acute cardiac and/or pulmonary dysfunctions, who are at high risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI) and fluid overload (FO).

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Diabetes and its associated cardiovascular complications in the Arabian Gulf: Challenges and Opportunities

This review addresses the magnitude of the problem of diabetes, prevalence and cardiovascular complications of DM in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Further, the review also highlights the causes, guideline implications, and prevention measures for DM control in the GCC countries.

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