| ACE inhibitor |
antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure
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| ACE inhibitor |
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. A type of drug that is used to lower blood pressure. ACE inhibitors belong to the family of drugs called antihypertensives.
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| ACE inhibitor |
Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor: Drug which decreases the function of this particular enzyme. The angiotensin-converting-enzyme changes a compound called angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Angiotensin II is a potent blood vessel constrictor. ACE inhibitors, then, have the effect of dilating blood vessels, since less Angiotensin II is produced.
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| ACE inhibitor |
A drug that makes the heart
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| ACE inhibitor |
A drug used primarily to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. These drugs slow the production of angiotensin II and lower blood pressure. ACE inhibitors are also used to prevent damage in people with diabetes or high blood pressure.
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