4.2b - Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

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How do ACE inhibitors work?

By expanding the blood vessels and preventing angiotensin II to form on the blood vessels

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Relaxed blood vessels with ACE inhibitors should ________ by allowing the ______ to __________:

reduce blood pressure; blood; flow from the heart with reduced resistance

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How does reduced resistance from blood vessels help the heart?

Allows it to work more efficiently

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ACE inhibitor drug therapy can also reduce _________, thus reducing a person's __________:

hypertrophy; risk of death through heart disease

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What diseases can be reduced with ACE inhibitor drug therapy?

Coronary artery disease, heart failure and myocardial infarctions, diabetes, migraine headaches, and blood pressure

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Five examples of generic name Angiotensin Converting Enzyme medications:

lisinopril, enalapril maleate, rampril, benazepril hydrochloride, quinapril hydrochloride

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Five examples of brand name Angiotensin Converting Enzyme medications:

Prinivil, Vasotec, Altace, Lotensin, Accupril