[Effect of ACE inhibitors on the mental status of elderly patients with chronic cardiac insufficiency].
This paper reviews prevalence of chronic cardiac insufficiency and effects of depression and anxiety conditions on its clinical course and prognosis. Clinical and experimental findings are discussed with reference to the role of the rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in pathogenesis of chronic cardiac insufficiency, depression, and certain psychic and nervous diseases. Special attention is given to the influence of CAE inhibitors on mental health of elderly subjects.
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Kalinina
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D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000818:Animals; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012084:Renin-Angiotensin System / Q000502:physiology
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors