title: Critical assessment of ACE inhibitors. Part 1.
abstract: Critical assessment of ACE inhibitors is an independent review of an important group of drugs widely used in the management of hypertension and heart failure. The paper is presented in two parts: Part 1 contains an overview of their action and their use in the treatment of hypertension. Part 2 focuses on the use of ACE inhibitors in heart failure and in pregnant women and in children.
authors.affiliation: St George Hospital, Kogarah, New South Wales.
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Howes
mesh_terms: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors