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ACE inhibitor
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ACE inhibitor

Any of a group of drugs used to treat raised blood pressure (hypertension). They limit production of angiotensin, a protein involved in the constriction of blood vessels. Side effects include a precipitate drop in blood pressure and a dry, persistent cough. ACE inhibitors are also used to treat chronic heart failure.



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Although its presence in red wine has stimulated a great deal of interest in the potential for resveratrol to prevent cardiovascular disease, there is currently no convincing evidence that resveratrol has cardioprotective effects in humans, particularly in the amounts present in 1-2 glasses of red wine.
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NSAIDs may also interfere with the cardioprotective effects of aspirin.
 
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