Recently there has been extensive development of orally active angiotensin converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in addition to those already marketed, for example, captopril …

This review focuses on the use of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in
hypertensive diseases. Specifically discussed are: proposed mechanisms of action, the …

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are increasingly important in
antihypertensive therapy because of their efficacy, tolerability, and specific benefits in …

Inhibiting endogenous vasoconstrictor mechanisms or enhancing endogenous vasodilator
substances is an alternative, more physiological approach to lowering high blood pressure …

The introduction of orally active angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors has
revolutionized the treatment of hypertensive disorders and provided an effective alternative …

SUMMARY ACE inhibitors have enjoyed a lengthy history of use. The first application of
ACE inhibitors was in the treatment of hypertension where they were shown to reduce blood …

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are a new class of drugs, whose main
indications are the treatment of hypertension and of heart failure. Data obtained with …

The angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibiting agents have emerged with the diuretic
agents, beta-adrenergic receptor-blocking agents, and calcium antagonists as therapeutic …

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), introduced in clinical practice in 1980,
are a relatively new class of drugs. They have been useful in the treatment of hypertension …

In summary, ACE inhibitors are effective in reducing blood pressure as initial therapy in
some hypertensive patients and in combination with diuretics and other agents in virtually all …