angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
Noun 1. antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also administered after uncomplicated heart attacks (synonym) ACE inhibitor (hypernym) antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug (hyponym) captopril, Capoten | ||||
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
ACE inhibitor. A type of drug that is used to lower blood pressure. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors belong to the family of drugs called antihypertensives.
ACE inhibitor. A type of drug that is used to lower blood pressure. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors belong to the family of drugs called antihypertensives.
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Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
A drug used to decrease pressure inside
blood vessels.
A drug used to decrease pressure inside
blood vessels.
| Cardiomyopathy glossary |
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
A drug used to decrease pressure inside blood vessels.
A drug used to decrease pressure inside blood vessels.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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ACE inhibitor
ACE inhibitors, or inhibitors of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme, are a group of pharmaceuticals that are used primarily in treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure, in most cases as the drugs of first choice.
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