This was the first evaluation of the effects of LCZ696 on local and regional measures of aortic stiffness in subjects with mild to moderate hypertension and widened pulse pressure. The results of this exploratory study will help to understand the mechanism of action of LCZ696 and used to inform the design of future clinical studies with LCZ696 in subjects with cardiovascular diseases.
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects with essential hypertension, untreated or currently taking antihypertensive therapy Key exclusion Criteria: * women of child bearing potential (WOCBP) if not on highly effective contraception * Malignant or severe hypertension (grade 3 of WHO classification) * History or evidence of a secondary form of hypertension * Transient ischemic cerebral attack (TIA) during the 12 months prior to screening or any history of stroke. * Previous or current diagnosis of heart failure (New York Heart Association Class II-IV).