Use of Sacubitril/Valsartan Prior to Primary Prevention Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Implantation

Background: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are an adjunct to guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. The uptake of sacubitril/valsartan in this population is not well described. We report the uptake and factors associated with sacubitril/valsartan use in patients with left ventricular dysfunction undergoing ICD implantation. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on all …