ACE Inhibitors

inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II by inhibiting the angiotensin conversion enzyme (ACE), thereby lowering blood pressure.

ACE inhibitors are used to treat hypertension and heart failure.

Further information:

• ACE inhibitors and diuretic therapy] * ACE inhibitors and insulin resistance * ACE inhibitors and coronary blood flow * ACE inhibitors and LVH * ACE inhibitors and renal insufficiency * ACE inhibitors and sympathetic nervous system