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Research Article: Early sacubitril/valsartan use associated with reduced atrial fibrillation risk in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by mitral regurgitation: a retrospective cohort study

Date Published: 2025-09-26

Abstract:
Patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by mitral regurgitation (MR) experience a substantially elevated risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). Evidence remains limited regarding whether early administration of sacubitril/valsartan confers additional protection against new-onset AF in this high-risk population to traditional ACEI/ARB therapy. To evaluate the impact of early sacubitril/valsartan therapy on the 1-year cumulative incidence of AF in patients with AMI complicated by MR. In this single-center retrospective cohort, 1,065 in-patients with AMI complicated by MR (June 2021–December 2023) were categorized by discharge prescription into the Sacubitril/Valsartan group ( n =?427) or the ACEI/ARB group ( n =?638).The primary endpoint was new-onset AF within 1 year. Cumulative incidence was estimated using the cumulative incidence function (CIF) and compared with Gray's test. Associations were evaluated using Fine–Gray subdistribution hazard models [subdistribution hazard ratios (sHR)] and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models [hazard ratios (HR)]. To mitigate confounding, 1:1 propensity score matching (PSM) was performed, and analyses were repeated in the matched cohort. Prespecified subgroup analyses were performed to assess treatment-effect consistency. Despite a higher baseline risk profile in the Sacubitril/Valsartan group, the 1-year cumulative incidence of AF was lower than in the ACEI/ARB group (CIF 10.8% vs. 17.9%; Gray's test P =?0.002). In competing-risk analysis, sacubitril/valsartan was associated with a reduced risk of AF (sHR?=?0.56; 95% CI 0.39–0.81; P =?0.002), concordant with the multivariable Cox model (HR?=?0.55; 95% CI 0.38–0.81; P =?0.003). After PSM, the association persisted in both the competing-risk analysis (sHR?=?0.63; 95% CI 0.40–0.94; P =?0.025) and the Cox model (HR?=?0.63; 95% CI 0.41–0.96; P =?0.030). Subgroup analyses demonstrated consistent benefits across all prespecified strata. Early sacubitril/valsartan use was associated with reduced 1-year AF risk vs. ACEI/ARB in AMI complicated by MR, suggesting a potential role in this population; prospective trials are needed to confirm causality.

Introduction:
Patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by mitral regurgitation (MR) experience a substantially elevated risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). Evidence remains limited regarding whether early administration of sacubitril/valsartan confers additional protection against new-onset AF in this high-risk population to traditional ACEI/ARB therapy.

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