Conquering CHD
JUNE 20, 2023
ACE Inhibitors WHAT THEY DO : ACE inhibitors block the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) which causes narrowing of blood vessels. COMMON NAMES : Some common brand name ACE inhibitor drugs available to patients with CHD include lisinopril, ramipril and enalapril.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Cardiac MRI did not show significant ischemic findings.The patient received medical therapy consisting of antiplatelet agents, high dose statin, beta blocker and ACE inhibitor, as well as diuretics. Notably, the LAD had multiple aneurysmal segments and areas of eccentric stenosis upto 90%.Multislice It is often clinically silent.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
The patient stated he had a long history of well-controlled hypertension for which he was compliant with his ACE-inhibitor. No arrhythmias occurred en route. His pain radiated to his shoulders throughout the evening and the night but it did not prompt him to seek medical attention.
MIBHS
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats) Persistent abnormal heart rhythms can disrupt the heart’s pumping efficiency, eventually causing it to enlarge to maintain blood flow. Cardiac Arrest or Sudden Death: Cardiomegaly increases the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias, which can cause sudden cardiac arrest.
Open Heart
APRIL 7, 2022
Devices were programmed to detect non-sustained brady- or tachy-arrhythmias. Those with sinus tachycardia were treated with beta-blockers and those with ventricular hypertrophy received a beta-blocker and ACE-inhibitor combination. None died and no arrhythmias longer than 30s duration occurred during 3-year follow-up.
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