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ACE inhibitors block ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme), an enzyme that converts angiotensin1 to angiotensin2. Angiotensin2 is a potent vasoconstrictor. Thus ACEI reduces the production of angiotensin2, thereby reducing blood pressure.
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∙ 9y agoAn ACE inhibitor (short for Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme inhibitor) is one of a class of blood pressure-lowering drugs, which cause the arteries to widen by preventing the synthesis on angiotensin.
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∙ 13y agoACE inhibitors are used in the treatment of high blood pressure
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