Current trials on angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and endothelial dysfunction

Can J Cardiol. 1998 Jul:14 Suppl D:33D-34D.

Abstract

Several mechanisms are thought to play a role in the improvement in endothelial vasodilation produced by angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Both animal and clinical data are reviewed.

MeSH terms

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Animals
  • Bradykinin / pharmacology*
  • Coronary Disease / drug therapy*
  • Diabetic Angiopathies / drug therapy*
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Endothelium, Vascular / drug effects
  • Endothelium, Vascular / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Vasodilation / drug effects

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Bradykinin