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Prevention with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Abstract:: Preventive therapy by angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is considered in hypertension and, more recently, in chronic heart failure. The mechanism of action of ACE-inhibitors is complex; most extensively studied, however, is their inhibitory effect on angiotensin-II production. ACE-inhibitors may act as vasodilators, reducing pre- and afterload. On the other hand, local renin-angiotensin systems may control growth processes both in myocardial and in smooth muscle cells. This may b...
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Ertl, G., Gaudron, P., Neubauer, S., & Bauer, B. (1992). Prevention with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Zeitschrift Fur Kardiologie, 81 Suppl 4, 205–210.

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Ertl, G., et al. “Prevention with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors.” Zeitschrift Fur Kardiologie, vol. 81 Suppl 4, 1992, pp. 205–10.

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Ertl, G, P Gaudron, S Neubauer, and B Bauer. 1992. “Prevention with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors.” Zeitschrift Fur Kardiologie 81 Suppl 4: 205–10.
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University of Oxford

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RDM

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RDM Cardiovascular Medicine

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Journal:: Zeitschrift fur Kardiologie
Volume:: 81 Suppl 4
Pages:: 205-210
Publication date:: 1992-01-01
ISSN:: 0300-5860

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Language:: German
Pubs id:: pubs:441478
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Source identifiers:: 441478
Deposit date:: 2014-02-07

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Copyright date:: 1992

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