Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Angiotensinkonverterande enzymhämmare

Svensk definition

En klass läkemedel, vars användning är inriktad på behandling av högt blodtryck och hjärtsvikt. Deras hemodynamiska effekt ligger i att de hämmar renin-angiotensinsystemet. De modulerar också det symp atiska nervsystemets aktivitet och ökar prostaglandinsyntesen. Den huvudsakliga verkan är kärlvidgande och svagt natriuretisk.

Engelsk definition

A class of drugs whose main indications are the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. They exert their hemodynamic effect mainly by inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system. They also modulate sympathetic nervous system activity and increase prostaglandin synthesis. They cause mainly vasodilation and mild natriuresis without affecting heart rate and contractility.

Svenska synonymer

ACE-inhibitorer ACE-hämmare

Engelska synonymer

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