Clinical response to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition in cardiac failure.
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Dzau, VJ; Creager, MA
Published in: Clin Exp Hypertens A
1987
The renin-angiotensin system plays a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of heart failure. ACE inhibitors block the production of angiotensin II and are efficacious in the therapy of patients with heart failure, ACE inhibitors have combined preload and afterload reducing effects. Cardiac index is augmented, cardiac filling pressures are reduced and renal function may improve with ACE inhibition. Long-term subjective and objective improvements have been reported. Preliminary data suggest that this class of vasodilators may favorably influence the prognosis of advanced heart failure.
Duke Scholars
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Clin Exp Hypertens A
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ISSN
0730-0077
Publication Date
1987
Volume
9
Issue
2-3
Start / End Page
521 / 529
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Humans
- Heart Failure
- Cardiovascular System & Hematology
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
- 1103 Clinical Sciences
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Dzau, V. J., & Creager, M. A. (1987). Clinical response to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition in cardiac failure. Clin Exp Hypertens A, 9(2–3), 521–529. https://doi.org/10.3109/10641968709164220
Dzau, V. J., and M. A. Creager. “Clinical response to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition in cardiac failure.” Clin Exp Hypertens A 9, no. 2–3 (1987): 521–29. https://doi.org/10.3109/10641968709164220.
Dzau VJ, Creager MA. Clinical response to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition in cardiac failure. Clin Exp Hypertens A. 1987;9(2–3):521–9.
Dzau, V. J., and M. A. Creager. “Clinical response to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition in cardiac failure.” Clin Exp Hypertens A, vol. 9, no. 2–3, 1987, pp. 521–29. Pubmed, doi:10.3109/10641968709164220.
Dzau VJ, Creager MA. Clinical response to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition in cardiac failure. Clin Exp Hypertens A. 1987;9(2–3):521–529.
Published In
Clin Exp Hypertens A
DOI
ISSN
0730-0077
Publication Date
1987
Volume
9
Issue
2-3
Start / End Page
521 / 529
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Humans
- Heart Failure
- Cardiovascular System & Hematology
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
- 1103 Clinical Sciences