{"id":25769,"date":"2024-01-31T09:36:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nephcure.org\/?page_id=25769"},"modified":"2024-08-29T12:03:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T16:03:14","slug":"inhibidores-de-ace","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nephcure.org\/es\/managing-rkd\/treatment-options\/ace-inhibitors\/","title":{"rendered":"Inhibidores de la ECA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ACE Inhibitors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

An ACE inhibitor (or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor) is a medication used primarily for the treatment of heart, blood vessel, and kidney problems.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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How does an ACE inhibitor work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ACE inhibitors prevent an enzyme in your body from producing angiotensin II, a substance that affects your cardiovascular system by narrowing your blood vessels and releasing hormones that can raise your blood pressure. This narrowing can cause high blood pressure and force your heart to work harder. ACE inhibitors also increase blood flow, which helps to decrease the amount of work your heart has to do and can help protect your kidneys from the effects of hypertension (high blood pressure).<\/p>\n\n\n

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What are the different types of ACE inhibitors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many different names and brands of ACE inhibitors. Examples of ACE inhibitors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n