ACE
A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition | Date: 2005
ACE Angiotensin converting enzyme, in the blood vessels of the lungs, which activates angiotensin. Many of the drugs for treatment of
hypertension are ACE inhibitors.
© A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition 2005, originally published by Oxford University Press 2005.
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ACE inhibitors reduce all-cause mortality in diabetic nephropathy; data unclear for AIIRAs
Formulary; 3/1/2005; Anonymous; 596 words
; WHAT'S NEW IN DRUG RESEARCH AND MANAGED CARE PHARMACY A meta-analysis demonstrates that angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors provide a survival benefit in patients with diabetic nephropathy, whereas no such evidence exists for angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRAs). Both classes of
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Second-Generation ACE Inhibitors Work Best for Cardiovascular Disease.(Statistical Data Included)
Family Practice News; 4/1/2000; ZOLER, MITCHEL L.; 348 words
; LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. -- Second-generation angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors have supplanted the first-generation drugs for treating cardiovascular diseases. The first-generation ACE inhibitors include captopril, enalapril, and lisinopril. The second-generation drugs include quinapril,
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Changes in cough reflex due to ACE inhibitors. (angiotensin converting enzyme)
American Family Physician; 4/1/1990; 274 words
; Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used extensively in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. These drugs are usually highly effective and well tolerated, but the side effect of a troublesome cough has been reported to occur in 1 to 14 percent of patients. The mechanism of
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ACE inhibitors in patients with congestive heart failure. (adapted from the American Journal of Cardiology, June 16, 1995)(Tips from Other Journals)
American Family Physician; 11/1/1995; 282 words
; 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
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Adverse effects of ACE inhibitors. (angiotensin converting enzyme) (Tips from Other Journals)
American Family Physician; 1/1/1993; 350 words
; Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are effective and well tolerated in a high percentage of patients with hypertension and congestive heart failure. Israili and Hall reviewed the literature on two adverse effects of these drugs--cough and angioneurotic edema--that are not predictably
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