Journal of Nihon University Medical Association
Online ISSN : 1884-0779
Print ISSN : 0029-0424
ISSN-L : 0029-0424
Special Articles: Trend of the Cardiovascular Drugs 2
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
Toshiyuki Ohya
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Keywords: ACE inhibitor, hypotensive drug, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, cardiovascular event
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2014 Volume 73 Issue 1 Pages 6-7

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Abstract

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme, thereby reducing vessel tone and lowering the blood pressure. In addition to decreasing blood pressure, ACE inhibitors are also known to suppress cardiovascular events, and are particularly effective for ischemic heart disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation.

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