title: [Effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in hypertension].
abstract: Angiotensin-converting-enzyme(ACE)-inhibitors reduce the formation of angiotensin II from angiotensin I. These drugs cause a substantial fall in blood pressure in patients with various forms of hypertension. In particular, the combination of ACE-inhibitors with diuretics and, if necessary, additionally beta-blockers or calcium antagonists, has also been shown to be effective in patients with otherwise resistant hypertension. ACE-inhibitors may cause serious side-effects, but, on the other hand, these drugs often have a favourable effect on the quality of life during long-term treatment.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Poliklinik der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität, Münster.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Rahn
mesh_terms: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D002216:Captopril / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004656:Enalapril / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D004656:Enalapril; D002216:Captopril
vernacular_title: Wirkungen der ACE-Hemmer bei Hypertonie.