title: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and left ventricular remodeling: implications for nurses.
abstract: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have been shown to be effective agents that improve the sequelae of left ventricular remodeling following a myocardial infarction. The critical care nurse can play an active role in recognizing those patients who will benefit from ACE inhibitor therapy.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, USA.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Hoffmann
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Reeder
mesh_terms: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D004347:Drug Interactions; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D018579:Patient Selection; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D020257:Ventricular Remodeling / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors