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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Angina and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

Written by ColleenO.

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are prescribed to some patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) to dilate blood vessels.

Common ACE inhibitors include:

  • Benazepril (Lotensin)
  • Captopril (Capoten)
  • Enalapril (Vasotec)
  • Fosinopril (Monopril)
  • Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
  • Moexipril (Univasc)
  • Perindopril (Aceon)
  • Quinapril (Accupril)
  • Ramipril (Altace)

Effect of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors on Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Angina

ACE inhibitors work to dilate blood vessels by interfering with the action of angiotensin, a chemical that contracts and narrows blood vessels.

Read more details about Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors.

Possible side effects of ACE inhibitors include:

  • Cough
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Increased levels of potassium in the blood, altered kidney function
  • Altered sense of taste
  • Low blood pressure
  • Swelling
  • Skin rashes

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