ACE inhibitors in patients with congestive heart failure. (adapted from the American Journal of Cardiology, June 16, 1995)(Tips from Other Journals) From: American Family Physician | Date: November 1, 1995 | COPYRIGHT 1995 American Academy of Family Physicians. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

The increasing use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in chronic congestive heart failure (CHF) has been attributed to the following reasons: (1) use of ACE inhibitors with diuretics and digitalis has been shown to prolong survival, and (2) use of ACE inhibitors has been shown to result in an improvement in clinical condition. Reyes reviews the use of ACE inhibitors in patients with chronic CHF.

Clinical improvement with the use of ACE inhibitors occurs in cases in which the etiology of CHF is ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy or hypertension. Patients with ...

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