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'''Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors''' are a "class of drugs whose main indications are the treatment of [[hypertension]] and [[heart failure]]. They exert their hemodynamic effect mainly by inhibiting the renin-[[angiotensin]] system. They also modulate sympathetic nervous system activity and increase prostaglandin synthesis. They cause mainly vasodilation and mild natriuresis without affecting heart rate and contractility.<ref>{{MeSH|Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors}}</ref> | '''Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors''' (commonly '''ACE inhibitors''') are a "class of drugs whose main indications are the treatment of [[hypertension]] and [[heart failure]]. They exert their hemodynamic effect mainly by inhibiting the renin-[[angiotensin]] system. They also modulate sympathetic nervous system activity and increase prostaglandin synthesis. They cause mainly vasodilation and mild natriuresis without affecting heart rate and contractility.<ref>{{MeSH|Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 12:24, 18 April 2008
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (commonly ACE inhibitors) are a "class of drugs whose main indications are the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. They exert their hemodynamic effect mainly by inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system. They also modulate sympathetic nervous system activity and increase prostaglandin synthesis. They cause mainly vasodilation and mild natriuresis without affecting heart rate and contractility.[1]
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.