title: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors in the treatment of hypertension: efficacy, metabolic effects and side effects.
abstract: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition is increasingly used as monotherapy for hypertension, especially because of the minimal side effects. Combination of ACE inhibitor therapy with diuretics has several practical and theoretical advantages.
authors.affiliation: Hypertension Research Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46223.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Weinberger
mesh_terms: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors