Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001436",
  "term": "Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A class of drugs whose main indications are the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. They exert their hemodynamic effect mainly by inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system. They also modulate sympathetic nervous system activity and increase prostaglandin synthesis. They cause mainly vasodilation and mild natriuresis without affecting heart rate and contractility.",
  "abbreviation": "ACE Inhibitor",
  "references": [
    "NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitor/"
}