Receptor Protein Appears To Be Key In Breakdown Of Kidney Filtration Dec 26, 2007
27, 2007) A combination of two types of blood pressure-lowering drugs -- an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) plus an angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB), added to enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). (Jun. (Science Daily)
8 plants from South Africa may hold potential for treating high blood pressure May 2, 2007
Hypertension is treated with medication, including drugs such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) ... ACEI, in particular, provide beneficial properties to patients with type 1 diabetes ... The IC50 of the conventional ACEI, captopril was determined to test the sensitivity of the assay. (EurekAlert!)
Low-dose aspirin beats high-dose after cardiac surgery Mar 25, 2007
This large observational study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston suggests the value of the use of maintenance therapies, and in particular, the increasing use of statins, beta-blockers (BB), and angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitors (ACEI) or angiotensin-II-receptor blockers (ARB) after a heart attack. To determine the actual impact of the increasing use of cardiovascular medicines, the research team used Medicare and pharmacy assistance programs records from... (EurekAlert!)
