ACE Inhibitor.
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitor. A class of medications that relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure by blocking the formation of angiotensin II. Cornerstone therapy for heart failure and after heart attacks.
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What is ace inhibitor?
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitor. A class of medications that relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure by blocking the formation of angiotensin II. Cornerstone therapy for heart failure and after heart attacks.
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