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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)

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.
Also Known As:
ACE Inhibitors; Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Antagonists; Antagonists, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme; Antagonists, Kininase II; Inhibitors, ACE; Inhibitors, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme; Inhibitors, Kininase II; Kininase II Antagonists; Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Antagonists; Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Inhibitor; Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Antagonists, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme; Enzyme Antagonists, Angiotensin-Converting; Enzyme Inhibitor, Angiotensin-Converting; Enzyme Inhibitors, Angiotensin-Converting; II Inhibitor, Kininase; Inhibitor, ACE; Inhibitor, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme; Inhibitor, Kininase II; Inhibitors, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme; ACE Inhibitor; Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor; Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor; Kininase II Inhibitor; Kininase II Inhibitors
Networked: 17791 relevant articles (1580 outcomes, 3304 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Fonarow, Gregg C: 77 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
2. McMurray, John J V: 59 articles (10/2022 - 01/2002)
3. Remuzzi, Giuseppe: 58 articles (01/2019 - 03/2000)
4. Yusuf, Salim: 52 articles (10/2022 - 01/2002)
5. Solomon, Scott D: 51 articles (10/2022 - 11/2003)
6. Swedberg, Karl: 50 articles (01/2021 - 01/2000)
7. Aronow, Wilbert S: 46 articles (01/2020 - 05/2002)
8. Bakris, George L: 39 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
9. Ruggenenti, Piero: 38 articles (01/2019 - 12/2001)
10. Pfeffer, Marc A: 37 articles (11/2021 - 06/2002)

Related Diseases

1. Heart Failure
2. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
3. Proteinuria
4. Myocardial Infarction
5. Diabetic Nephropathies (Diabetic Nephropathy)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists
2. Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme)
3. Diuretics
4. Antihypertensive Agents (Antihypertensives)
5. Calcium Channel Blockers (Blockers, Calcium Channel)
6. Enalapril
7. Captopril (Capoten)
8. Calcium
9. Angiotensin II
10. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Secondary Prevention
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
5. Glycemic Control