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Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
In an updated review concerning the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, an account of the historical development of this group of drugs proved as highly effective in the treatment of hypertension and of congestive heart failure is made.
David García Barreto+1 more
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors [PDF]
Abstract—ACE inhibitors have achieved widespread usage in the treatment of cardiovascular and renal disease. ACE inhibitors alter the balance between the vasoconstrictive, salt-retentive, and hypertrophic properties of angiotensin II (Ang II) and the vasodilatory and natriuretic properties of bradykinin and alter the metabolism of a number of other ...
Douglas E. Vaughan, Nancy J. Brown
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors [PDF]
KEY POINTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: • In addition to hypertension, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are indicated for treatment of patients at high risk for coronary artery disease, after myocardial infarction, with dilated cardiomypathy, or with chronic kidney disease.
Joseph L. Izzo, Matthew R. Weir
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 receptor has been unearthed as a prime site of entry of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 owing to its strong affinity towards spike protein of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, resulting in ...
Kunal Bikram Shaha+5 more
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RAMIPRIL IN THERAPY OF PATIENTS AFTER MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors are the first line medicine for the treatment of the most of cardiovascular diseases. There is no class-effect for these drugs in myocardial infarction therapy.
I. V. Szirov, E. V. Malichenko
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Objective This living systematic review aims to provide a timely, rigorous, and continuously updated summary of the evidence available on the role of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) in the ...
Nicolás Meza+7 more
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Background Pharmacy fill data are a practical tool for assessing medication nonadherence. However, previous studies have not compared the accuracy of pharmacy fill data to measurement of plasma drug levels, or chemical adherence testing (CAT).
David Osula+9 more
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The renin-angiotensin system plays a very critical role in hypertension, diabetes, and kidney and heart diseases. The blockade of the renin-angiotensin system results in the prevention of progression of renal and cardiac damage.
Avantika Chenna+7 more
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angioedema [PDF]
To investigate the incidence and clinical characteristics of angioedema associated with the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) in an outpatient allergy department.A retrospective review of medical records of new patients seen in an allergy clinic.
Luis González-Aveledo+1 more
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Next Step in Chronic Kidney Disease Therapy
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers are the basis of renoprotection therapy in chronic kidney disease. Parallel to decrease of glomerular filtration rate, there is an increase in the activity of the sympathetic nervous ...
D.D. Ivanov
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