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Title: A medication called an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor can be used to treat ...
Post by: mehkash2010 on May 9, 2017

A medication called an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor can be used to treat hypertension as it prevents the formation of angiotensin-II. Determine why this medication would be an effective treatment for high blood pressure.


Title: Re: A medication called an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor can be used to treat ...
Post by: Othello2 on May 10, 2017
the angiotensin system is a system in the body that drastically spikes the blood pressure in the body. A key component in the chain is ACE which converts angiotensin to angiotensin II. So if you have ACE inhibitors then you stop that reactive process, which will then stop the blood pressure from rising.