title: [Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors for hypertension].
abstract: The review paper presents modern opinions upon angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. It describes their hypotensive properties and therapeutic efficacy. The review discusses also using of ACE inhibitors for disorders often coexisting with hypertension, likewise it presents ACE inhibitors in combination with other hypotensive drugs. The paper discusses also side effects of ACE inhibitors as well as diseases, in which ACE inhibitors are contraindicated.
authors.affiliation: Katedry i Kliniki Kardiologicznej Akademii Medycznej we Wrocławiu.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kobusiak-Prokopowicz
mesh_terms: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents