As an experienced clinician you’re already likely to know what Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are. As a quick reminder, they’re essentially drugs used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. They are also used to prevent kidney disease in certain patients. ACE inhibitors work to dilate the blood vessels and lower the blood pressure by inhibiting the actions of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), an enzyme that helps regulate blood pressure. Examples of ACE inhibitors ACE inhibitors are divided into two categories based on their length of duration - short-acting or long-acting. Both therapy options are extremely effective, although the...