Cardiology patient page. What is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor?

Circulation. 2003 Jul 22;108(3):e16-8. doi: 10.1161/01.CIR.0000075957.16003.07.

Author

Nancy K Sweitzer¹

Affiliation

¹ Heart Failure Program, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, E5/582 CSC Mail Code 5710, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, Wis 53792, USA. nks@medicine.wisc.edu

PMID: 12876137
DOI: 10.1161/01.CIR.0000075957.16003.07

No abstract available

Publication types

Patient Education Handout

MeSH terms

Angiotensin II / antagonists & inhibitors*
Angiotensin II / physiology*
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
Cardiomegaly / etiology
Cardiovascular Diseases / complications
Contraindications
Drug Interactions
Humans
Hypertension / drug therapy*
Hypertension / etiology
Patient Selection
Vasoconstriction / drug effects
Vasoconstriction / physiology*

Substances

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Angiotensin II