Low-Dose Captopril for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Hypertension

Low-Dose Captopril for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Hypertension

Contributor(s):
Hypertension
Veterans Administration Cooperative Study Group on Antihypertensive Agents
Publication:
American Heart Association, [September-October 1983]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Captopril
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this article, the Veterans Administration Cooperative Study Group reported on their double-blind trial involving the new antihypertensive agent, captopril, an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Like all ACEs, captopril prevents the synthesis of angiotensin II, a hormone that usually causes blood vessels to constrict. Although acknowledging the need for further study, the group determined that captopril appeared to be a very effective antihypertensive agent, especially when administered in combination with the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
6 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584929X98 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBGS
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X98
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)