All about ACE Inhibitors

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are commonly used medicines that help relax the veins and arteries to lower blood pressure. ACE inhibitors prevent an enzyme in the body from producing angiotensin II, a substance that narrows blood vessels. This narrowing can cause high blood pressure and forces the heart to work harder. Angiotensin II also releases hormones that raise blood pressure. This class of medicine is also used in those who have weakening of the heart muscle (as seen with congestive heart failure) and has benefits in patients with kidney disease and diabetes. Here Prof Barlis introduces what these medicines are.

[gazzafloss]

Thanks for the information Doctor. Nice to have a proper explanation of the function of these prescription drugs that some of us need to continue to live a better quality life.

[francish]

Very well explained for the lay person good and clear.

[nancyincanada]

Thank you for this explanation. I'm taking Perindopril (2 tablets daily). When is the best time of day to take this drug? Would it be best taken before or after a meal? Thanks:)

[atulbankar]

In heart failure and kidney problem which one is beneficial ace inhibitors or calcium channel blockers. My dr prescribed me a calcium channel blockers.

[jamesviewing]

I recently had a major heart attack I’m on a cocktail of different medications I been watching your videos it’s helped understanding the drugs that I need to take takes 👍😎

[cengland]

ACEI's raise my BP linearly with no apparent limit (both lisinopril and ramopril). ARB's do the same (Losartan). Googling "can ACEI's raise blood pressure" suggests low levels of renin correlate with a pressor response for both ACEI's and ARB's. My new cardiologist ordered a test for renin (which my ex-cardiologist declined to do for 5 years). It was very low. I think all those Continuing Medical Education courses are baloney if they don't include the mechanism for raising BP.

[itsmebubwit]

Thanks for sharing this video. I now. understand why.the doctor here in the Philippines didn't prescribe ACE Inhibitor to my mother.

[markrobby]

I have been taking lercanidipine 2x10mg daily for 4 years now, but never had any serious side effects other than dry skin.

[realaira]

True..cough n less water in my body.the doctor prescribe this medicine never explains thoroughly