What are ACE Inhibitors?

ACE Inhibitors or Angiotensin Converting Enzymes are any of a group of antihypertensive drugs

that relax arteries and promote renal excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of an

angiotensin converting enzyme.

These are enzymes responsible for reducing vasculature resistance without increasing cardiac

output, rate or contractility.

NCLEX Alert! ACE Inhibitors are one of the most frequently tested antihypertensive drugs on

NCLEX.

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