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angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor |
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor A drug that relaxes blood vessel walls and lowers blood pressure. Mentioned in: Congestive Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, a protease inhibitor found in serum that promotes vasodilation by blocking the formation of angiotensin II and slowing the degradation of bradykinin and other kinins. It decreases sodium retention, water retention, blood pressure, and heart size and increases cardiac output. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The UP-induced activation of ERK1/2 and p38 was attenuated by
captopril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. 2% of residents with congestive heart failure were not
receiving an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. National
patterns of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor use in congestive
failure. |
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