Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) such as enalapril are
used to treat heart failure. Which ONE of the following rationales
describing their use in heart failure is MOST CORRECT?

Question

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) such as enalapril are 
used to treat heart failure. Which ONE of the following rationales 
describing their use in heart failure is MOST CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

ACEi drugs address the compensatory mechanisms that are activated in heart failure.

Answer

ACEi drugs have direct inotropic actions on the heart.

Answer

ACEi drugs may assist with controlling oedema by increasing the effects of aldosterone.

Answer

ACEi drugs work by blocking the vascular and renal angiotensin II receptors, reducing its actions.

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ACEi drugs may promote cardiac hypertrophy of the cardiac muscle, which is beneficial in heart failure.

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