In the treatment of most medical conditions, there are many choices. A critical question for
practicing clinicians is:“Are all drugs within a class interchangeable?” In the past decade, the …

The development of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) has been
one of the most remarkable stories in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Angiotensin …

OBJECTIVE: To review current literature relating to the adverse effects of the angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. DATA SOURCES: Online drug information sources …

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors appear to possess unique cardioprotective
benefits, even when used in patients without high blood pressure or left ventricular …

Abstract Purpose of Review Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin
receptor blockers are commonly used anti-hypertensive medications in a number of clinical …

Most guidelines for the management of patients with cardiovascular disease recommend
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors as first-choice therapy, whereas …

Objectives: Identify the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors. Summarize monitoring/follow-
up for patients initiated on ACE inhibitor therapy. Review the dosing parameters adjusting or …

Drugs grouped into a therapeutic class on the basis of a common mechanism of action often
have considerably different pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties. Among …

The renin-angiotensin system plays a major role in cardiovascular disease and during the
past decade extensive research investigated the possible clinical benefit of the use of …

ACE inhibitors are taken by thousands of patients and have been shown to be very safe.
However, all medications have side effects, and there are some for which patients should be …