Several findings from PROGRESS warrant comment and provide perspective on the use of ACE inhibitors in a patient ... or both. Of note, a recent subanalysis of the CAPPP found no difference in ...

As it is still not clear whether there are any specific beneficial effects of ACE inhibitors and ARBs on renal function, the authors note that there is little evidence to support their use for ...

ACE inhibitors are commonly used to treat hypertension and they act by decreasing levels of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor. Drugs in this class also decrease ACE-dependent degradation of ...

ARBs lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients as effectively as other antihypertensives, including ACE inhibitors. Short-term clinical studies evaluating the efficacy of ARBs in the treatment ...