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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI)

Linda L. Herman  1 , Sandeep A. Padala  2 , Intisar Ahmed  3 , Khalid Bashir  4
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI)

Linda L. Herman et al.
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ACE inhibitors are medications used to treat and manage hypertension, which is a significant risk factor for coronary disease, heart failure, stroke, and a host of other cardiovascular conditions. Most cases are primary and not attributable to any specific etiology. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, activity, adverse events, and other key elements of ACE inhibitor therapy in the clinical setting related to the essential points needed by members of an interprofessional team managing the care of patients with hypertension and its related conditions and sequelae.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Linda Herman declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Sandeep Padala declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Intisar Ahmed declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Khalid Bashir declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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